Hand and Stone Spa vs Grand Royal Spa Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hand and Stone Spa vs Grand Royal Spa including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hand and Stone Spa Franchise
Grand Royal Spa Franchise
Investment $567,626 - $674,476$32,900 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $32,500 - $42,500N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-6%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 20042004
Year Franchised 20042004
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hand and Stone Spa Franchise
Grand Royal Spa Franchise
Experience -

� Letter of intent stating:

- work and business background of franchisee

- specified location for the intended Grand Royal Spa branch

� Minimum of 120 sq meters space requirement

� Approximately capital investment of PhP1.5 million

� Franchisee must be willing to undergo seminar and training

� Franchisee must have a keen business sense and strong business responsibility


Financing Options

 
Hand and Stone Spa Franchise
Grand Royal Spa Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Hand and Stone Spa Franchise
Grand Royal Spa Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 85 hours Classroom Training: 54 hours Additional Training: At existing location-
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform-
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 12 - 15-

Expansion Plans

 
Hand and Stone Spa Franchise
Grand Royal Spa Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Hand and Stone Spa

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa was founded in 2004 by physical therapist John Marco, who noticed that there was no national massage brand in spite of the service's popularity. Franchising of the concept began in 2006, offering massage, facial and waxing services, along with a membership program.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
"Entrepreneur
#151 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#94 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


About Grand Royal Spa

* Now Grand Royal Spa boasts of five franchise branches all over Luzon and Visayas.
* Grand Royal Spa has come to established a name synonymous with quality service and relaxing ambience   Therefore, a Grand Royal Spa franchise is a wise investment with the assurance of a wide market so you can be sure to recoup your investment in a short period of time. Inclusions in the franchise:
* Right to name
* Propriety Marks
* Systems and Operations Flow  
* Marketing Strategies and Assistance
* On Going System and Personnel Support
* Architectural Plans
* Interior Design
* Hiring/Screening of Therapists
* Marketing/Advertising Materials
* Trainings of Franchisee and Therapists Be part of the Grand Royal Spa Family
* Enjoy the benefits of a profitable health and wellness spa company
* We offer excellence in terms of service and customer care

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