A RIPON business which is one of the UK’s largest driving-school franchises has ambitious plans for further growth.

The Bill Plant School of Motoring has expanded significantly during the past five years and now has more than 700 driving-instruction franchisees across the UK.

“We are continuing our drive for growth by offering new franchisees the chance to drive away a new Audi A3 as well as waiving an initial franchise fee,” said Bill Plant, managing director.

The company has appointed Garbutt & Elliott, accountants and business advisers, to help steer the business forward.

Jeremy Oliver, partner with Garbutt & Elliott, said: “This is a prestigious and exciting appointment for us. The company now needs strong financial management and professional advice to facilitate its growth plans, particularly around the area of corporate finance, to enable it to access the funds it needs to continue to expand.

“We will be providing a full range of services including preparation of management accounts, information reports and year-end accounts as well as forward projections, taxation services and corporate finance advice.”