Founded in Queensland, Australia in 2003 by Greg Gardner, G.J. Gardner Homes has evolved into a leading international franchise in the custom home construction sector. The brand is known for building tailored and semi-custom homes with a strong focus on quality craftsmanship and attentive customer care.
Over the decades, G.J. Gardner Homes has completed more than 55,000 residential projects, solidifying its standing as a dependable and high-quality builder.
Franchising efforts began in 2020, fueling the brand’s expansion into markets across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Today, the company operates nearly 150 franchise locations globally, all dedicated to upholding the brand’s core values of quality and client satisfaction.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
G.J. Gardner Homes provides a comprehensive training program to ensure franchisees are fully prepared to operate a successful custom home-building business. The training is structured and delivered by the franchisor’s experienced team through the following key programs:
G.J. Gardner Homes offers territory protection to its franchisees to help safeguard their business interests within a defined geographic area. Each franchisee is granted an exclusive territory where only they have the right to operate and market the G.J. Gardner Homes brand.
The size and boundaries of the protected territory are determined by factors such as population density, housing activity, and regional demand. While franchisees are free to operate and advertise within their designated area, they may not market or sell homes outside of it without prior approval from the franchisor.
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