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Swoop Funding and Baskins-Robbins have entered into a strategic partnership to further fuel the ice-cream brand’s  growth trajectory following 4 years of consecutive same store sales growth.  . Through this partnership, new and existing Baskin-Robbins owners will have access to Swoop’s network of direct lenders that have been pre-selected by Swoop to provide unique financing solutions

The partnership between Swoop and Baskin-Robbins is geared towards helping franchise partners gain more flexibility and visibility over financing options as the brand increases it’s focus on network expansion and franchise partner profitability. Gaurav Sharma, Head of Finance – Palm Oasis Ventures for Baskin-Robbins, Australia said “Liquidity in business cycle is a critical aspect to drive revenue, profitability and growth for my Franchise Partners. Vagaries in business conditions and future growth initiatives make it cogent to have an efficient cashflow management structure for both times of surplus and shortage. This partnership is one of the many long awaited, fundamental and necessary steps for increasing the pace of growth”. The vision for the easier access to working capital solutions including invoice financing is to assist franchise partners with tools to increase their payable cycles and accelerate their receivables. This in turn will assist them with access to better cash flows and optimization of their business growth.

Commenting on the partnership, Swoop’s Head of Commercial Operations, Scott Weddle stated: “Swoop’s latest partnership ties in with our commitment to helping SMEs in Australia enhance their business performance. By offering working capital solutions suited to the needs of individual franchisees, we hope to ensure these businesses are set up for success in the path to revival post COVID-19. Swoop understands no two businesses are the same, we look at every deal case by case and offer tailor made solutions to achieve long-term benefits for the business owner.”

Swoop is committed to providing simple, secure and speedy access to the right finance solution to small business owners complimenting Baskin-Robbins’ aggressive growth strategy to support and further develop its profitable and sustainable franchise system.