Hand & Stone Appoints Accomplished Wellness Industry Leader Julie Hauser-Blanner as Chief Spa Officer 

TREVOSE, PA (December 13, 2024) – Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation's leading massage and facial spa franchise, announced the addition of Julie Hauser-Blanner as its new Chief Spa Officer. With more than two decades of operational leadership in the wellness and hospitality industries, Hauser-Blanner will oversee franchise spa operations, focusing on advancing business consulting practices, driving operational consistency, and strengthening franchisee partnerships.

“Julie’s remarkable track record of driving transformative growth and her ability to inspire teams make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said John Teza, CEO of Hand & Stone. “Her extensive operations leadership experience and passion for supporting franchisee success align with core values and our vision to “make it the best hour of our client’s month.” We’re excited to welcome Julie to Hand & Stone and look forward to her impact as we continue to grow.”

Hauser-Blanner’s career includes an impressive tenure as Chief Franchise Officer at European Wax Center (EWC), where she oversaw more than 900 locations and approximately $900 million in system-wide sales. During her leadership, EWC added 200 locations and achieved consistent same-store sales growth of over 20%. She also revamped operational processes and franchising consulting models, implementing platforms like SMG and ProfitKeeper to enhance franchisee success. Previously, she held executive roles as Senior Vice President of Operations at Front Burner Society and President of Le Duff North America. Her hospitality career began at Bloomin’ Brands, where she drove revenue growth from $300 million to $800 million as Regional Vice President of Bonefish Grill. She also held leadership roles at Outback Steakhouse, serving as a Vice President of Global Operations.

“Joining Hand & Stone at such a pivotal stage in its growth is an incredible opportunity,” said Hauser-Blanner. “I’m honored to collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional spa experiences and empowering franchisees to achieve their goals. Together, we will continue building on Hand & Stone’s strong foundation and elevate operational excellence across the brand.”

Hand & Stone’s dedication to delivering premium massage and skincare services has established the brand as the fastest-growing spa franchise concept in North America. With more than 650 spas across the U.S. and Canada, the company remains committed to empowering franchise owners with best-in-class resources and support to ensure sustained success. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.handandstonefranchise.com.

ABOUT HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA  
Hand & Stone is a 650+ unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to deliver premium spa services to the middle market in a professional, affordable, and convenient manner. Launched in 2004, Hand & Stone now has locations across 38 states and Canada. Each spa features best-in-class massage and skincare treatment. Available for women, men and teens, a wide range of services are tailored to each individual's needs or skin concerns. Hand & Stone facial treatments are performed by licensed estheticians, using top-of-the-line products backed by science including Dermalogica, IMAGE Skincare and ClarityRx Clinical Skin Care. The fastest-growing spa franchise in the country, Hand & Stone has been named No. 1 in the spa category by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2023, 2021 and 2020 and was ranked No. 8 on Forbes' Best Franchises to Buy list in the high investment category. 

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