We are thrilled to introduce Tony Skinner as the newest addition to the Just Shutters family network of franchisees. Tony brings with him a wealth of experience and a dynamic journey that has led him to this exciting chapter in his career. Tony’s career has been marked by diverse experiences, beginning with his education in North London and his foray into the construction industry, specializing in laboratory fit-outs.
Just Shutters was delighted to be a proud sponsor of the British Blinds and Shutters Association Gala Weekend, which took place at the stunning De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel near Bristol on the 7th and 8th of March. The event was a fantastic celebration of the blinds and shutters industry, bringing together businesses, colleagues and friends from across the country.
We’re thrilled to share that Just Shutters has been officially ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing 2025 by Great Place To Work®. This recognition is based entirely on what our own team has to say – measuring how supported, trusted and valued they feel at work. From mental health and work-life balance to a sense of purpose and belonging, wellbeing is at the core of our culture.
We’re pleased to share that Just Shutters has been recognised in SME News’ 2025 national business awards, which highlights a wide variety of small to medium-sized enterprises across the UK.
For Rob Reeves, every installation tells two stories, one about the shutters and one about the people whose homes they transform. “If there’s one thing I love about this job, it’s that sometimes the shutters are only half the story. The other half is the people we meet along the way.”
British adventurer, author, and former soldier Jordan Wylie has achieved an extraordinary feat in one of the harshest environments on Earth. After successfully summiting three untouched peaks in Antarctica, Jordan continued his journey by skiing from Union Glacier Base Camp to the South Pole – a grueling 10-day trek completed on 17th December, battling extreme elements and temperatures plunging below −30°C.
Franchisees from across the Greensleeves Lawn Care network have recently taken part in a nationwide series of regional meetings, designed to deliver the latest training, insight and innovation directly to the people growing the brand on the ground. Between 2nd and 12th December, the senior team travelled the length of the country – starting in Leicestershire before moving on to Essex, Somerset, Northumberland and concluding in Bradford. Across the tour, 70 franchisees took part in the events.
One of the world’s most loved and iconic audio-visual brands, Bang & Olufsen (B&O), is looking for ambitious partners to invest in retail outlets in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Across 70 countries the company has 382 monobrand franchise partner stores focused on delivering the B&O product range & exceptional service. There are already 20 partner-owned locations in the UK currently.
Neighbourly entered the UK market in 2010 and, since then, has grown into a franchising powerhouse made up of six home service brands delivering premium housekeeping, kitchen makeovers, drainage, plumbing, lawncare and grounds maintenance.
Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, is delighted to announce that its new café in The Fort Shopping Park, located at 20 Fort Parkway, has today opened its doors for the first time. The store at The Fort, which is ran by local franchisee Balkar and Mandeep Garcha, will provide a calming and welcoming space for the Park’s busy shoppers.