A Lancashire based franchising expert is celebrating after winning gold in a prestigious national award scheme for the second year in a row.

The Business Clinic, based at Strawberry Fields Digital Hub in Chorley, has been named as the Gold Supplier for Franchising in the 2022 Virtual Franchise Awards.

The Business Clinic works with companies in all sectors looking to expand their operations through the franchising model.

It provides a range of services and support, from advice and consultancy to franchisee recruiting and testing the feasibility of a brand becoming a franchise.

It has a growing client base, with a number of them featuring in the Elite top 100 UK franchises list.

Business Clinic chief executive Helen Livesey said: “To be named a gold winner for the second year in a row is fantastic and a tribute to the hard work of our team.

“We are all about providing strategic guidance and support to businesses. We have grown our team in the past year to sustain our increasing client base and to provide more of that support than ever before.

“That includes working with them on their business strategy as well as helping with their PR and marketing, recruitment.

“It’s because of the great quality of the clients we work with that our team is motivated to achieve more year on year.

“We work with brands across the UK who embrace us as part of their team, and we enjoy supporting those brands as each of them demonstrate the passion, drive and motivation to make a difference with the businesses they have built and continue to build upon.

“We are proud to be able to deliver results to ensure their constant growth and success in the franchise network and to also do our bit to create employment through franchisees.”