Just Cuts’ multi-unit franchisees Laura and Wes Fernando have been named the brand’s Franchisees of the Year.
Just Cuts CEO, Amber Manning, congratulated the pair on their well-earned recognition.
“Laura and Wes are role models in our network and we congratulate them on being named our Franchisees of the Year for 2025. They understand the brand, support their teams, and go above and beyond for their clients and community. Their success is a powerful example of the power of franchising,” Manning said.
Laura started her career as a stylist over 20 years ago before becoming a team leader. Today the pair operate two salons in regional New South Wales.
“We already knew the systems and the support structures, so when we took on Grafton in 2019 and Armidale in 2021, it was a seamless step,” Laura said.
“We’re never far from the floor, whether that’s chatting with clients or sweeping hair,” said Wesley. “At the end of the day, it’s about building trust and connection, and we’re so proud of the wonderful relationship we have with our local clients community and our incredible team.”
The two salons support local causes and events, from charity raffles to the Jacaranda Festival in Grafton and the Armidale Show.
Wesley, a proud Gomeroi man also started another new business consultancy, Gombiz Solutions, in October 2023. Gombiz is a reference to the Gomeroi people, one of the four largest Indigenous nations in Australia.
“The Just Cuts model gave us the opportunity to run our own local business backed by a strong brand, proven systems, and a supportive network,” Wesley said.
