John Teza, CFE is the Chief Executive Officer for Hand and Stone Franchise Company, the franchisor of Hand and Stone Massage and Facial spas and Massage Experts clinics. As CEO, John is responsible for driving the company’s brand strategy and performance across its 500+ spas and clinics throughout the US and Canada. John is a passionate brand builder and is committed to Hand and Stone's mission to make high-quality spa, wellness, and beauty experiences more accessible, affordable, and professional for its clients and team members.

Prior to joining Hand and Stone, John was a Principal at NRD Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on multi-site consumer hospitality businesses, including the restaurant, franchise, retail, and retail service industries and restaurant/retail technology.

Prior to NRD Capital, Mr. Teza served in senior executive management roles for several national restaurant companies including Corner Bakery Café (Roark Capital), Jersey Mike’s Subs (privately- held), and Quiznos Sub (CCMP.) Over the course of his career, John has led several significant brand expansion campaigns. John has also served in senior level capacities in marketing, operations, IT, legal, and training.
During John’s tenure, Jersey Mike’s Subs was named the fastest growing restaurant company by NRN for three straight years (’14-’16.)

John is an active member of the franchising and restaurant leadership communities and previously served as Trustee of the IFA Foundation and Board Member for National Restaurant Association. John is a board member of the Franchise Leadership and Development Conference and was the 2021 conference Chairperson.

Mr. Teza earned a business degree from the College of William and Mary (VA) in 1997.