G.J. Gardner Homes has won the award for Excellence in International Franchising at the Franchise Council of Australia’s (FCA) Awards Gala Dinner at Jupiters on the Gold Coast.

Accepting the award for Excellence in International Franchising, G.J. Gardner Homes CEO Darren Wallis said the award is a major achievement for the business and endorses the strategy of sustainable growth especially within the US market.  

“Our approach to international expansion isn’t just focused on selecting the right location, it’s about finding the right people to grow the business and provide plenty of support and resources,” Wallis said.

“The G.J. Gardner Homes model in Australia and abroad is based on giving small builders the skills, resources and systems to take their building business to the next level.”

When the homebuilder had a network across Australia and New Zealand of more than 82 franchisees, it instigated expansion plan for the US, which is being underpinned by an improving housing market.

G.J. Gardner Homes opened its first US franchise in California in 2005 and has built 552 homes through a network of 30 franchises.

“American builders have warmly welcomed the franchise opportunities with G.J. Gardner Homes, recognising the benefits of being a part of a stable, supported and secure business that has a safety net of other experienced builders within reach,” Wallis said.