J.D. Byrider’s Savannah, Ga. location was named a Franchise of the Year at the company’s annual awards program during the November convention in Orlando, Fla.

The location and its owners were chosen because of their commitment to customer service, sales excellence and sharing best practices with other J.D. Byrider franchisees.

The owner, Greg Maier, opened the franchise in 2007. “To be named Franchise of the Year is a huge honor,” Maier said. “This award says a lot about our J.D. Byrider associates and our customers. We are proud to be part of the Savannah community.”

J.D. Byrider is the nation’s leading used car and finance franchise company. The company was founded to serve customers with special auto financing needs and to ensure that they receive the same quality service in every J.D. Byrider dealership.

With more than 800,000 consumers matched to quality, affordable vehicles, the company continues its focus on reliability and customer satisfaction. Headquartered near Indianapolis in Carmel, Ind., J.D. Byrider maintains 124 franchisee- and companyowned dealerships in 29 states.

Visit www.jdbyrider.com to learn more.