Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

The vendor opportunity at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is a small quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Florida, specializing in made-to-order nitrogen-frozen ice cream. According to its 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document, the system consists of just 5 units, all of which are company-owned. No franchised locations are reported, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed. Average unit volume sits at $657,949, with a 6.0% royalty rate on gross sales. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is limited to these 5 corporate locations. The absence of franchised units means there is no multi-operator network to sell into, and any technology sale must go through a centralized HQ buying process.

Who controls software purchasing

Technology purchasing authority at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream rests with a tight executive team. The FDD lists Daniel Golik as Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, David Leonardo as Chief Executive Officer, Donna Golik as Co-Founder and Director of Brand Experience, William Golik as Marketing & Customer Engagement Manager, and Anthony Alfaro as Franchise Business Manager. With no franchisee layer, all software decisions—from POS to marketing platforms—are made by this group. William Golik’s role in marketing and customer engagement suggests he may be the most direct point of contact for customer-facing or digital marketing tools, while Daniel Golik and David Leonardo likely oversee operational and back-of-house systems.

Mandated and current tech stack

The 2023 FDD mandates two technology components: a Proprietary Software Program and a Branding Platform. No third-party vendors are named for point-of-sale, inventory management, scheduling, or accounting. This indicates the brand relies on custom or in-house software for core operations, which may limit integration opportunities for off-the-shelf solutions. Vendors offering complementary tools—such as loyalty, delivery aggregation, or advanced analytics—would need to demonstrate clear compatibility with this proprietary environment. The branding platform mandate suggests some centralized control over digital assets and marketing, but the specific vendor or tool is not disclosed.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Procurement signals are sparse in the 2023 FDD. Item 8, which typically outlines designated or approved supplier requirements, contains no extract, meaning the brand’s purchasing rules are not publicly documented. Similarly, Item 17—covering renewal, termination, and transfer—offers no signals about contract cycles or renegotiation windows. The initial franchise term is not disclosed. With only 5 company-owned units and no franchised growth reported, software contract timing is likely opportunistic rather than tied to a franchise lifecycle. Vendors should approach HQ directly to understand current pain points and any upcoming technology refresh cycles.

How to read the Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream FDD

The full 2023 FDD is embedded below for your review. It includes the franchisor’s background, Item 1 executives, Item 11 technology mandates, and financial performance representations. Because the system is entirely company-owned, the document is shorter and less complex than those of larger franchise networks. Pay close attention to the proprietary software disclosure and the absence of third-party vendor names—this signals a closed tech environment where new tools must be sold directly to leadership on strategic merit rather than through franchisee demand. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software category, reach out to FranCloud.