Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Business, including any profile on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Section 12.3.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
From the filings
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is controlled at the corporate level by a small leadership team based in Florida. The franchise system currently operates 5 company-owned locations with no franchised units disclosed, and mandates a proprietary software program alongside a branding platform. For vendors, the addressable market is limited to these 5 units unless future franchising expands the footprint.
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Live signals
Ordinary royalty terms
6% component; full terms unconfirmed
Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.
Recorded percentage components
These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.
1recorded components (FY2023)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
4) We require that you spend a minimum of 3% of Gross Sales per month on local advertising, marketing and promotional programs (“Local Advertising Requirement”), which will be paid to third parties. Once we commence collecting the Brand Fund Contribution, the Local Advertising Requirement shall decrease to 2% of Gross Sales. There are currently no advertising cooperatives in our System. We reserve the right to create a regional advertising cooperative and to require you to contribute to this advertising cooperative in our sole discretion. Any financial contributions made by you to the advertising cooperative may be credited against your required expenditures for Local Advertising, if we establish any in the future. Company-owned units may be active members of any cooperative and may possess voting power in accordance with the rules of the cooperative as we may determine in our sole discretion. In addition to your Local Advertising Requirement, you may wish to use Social Media Platforms (defined as web-based platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Foursquare, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and other networking and sharing sites) or use Social Media Materials (defined as any material on any Social Media Platform that makes use of our Principal Trademarks, name, brand, products or your Franchised Business whether created by us, you or a third-party). You may not use a Social Media Platform or Social Media Materials without our prior written approval.
4) We require that you spend a minimum of 3% of Gross Sales per month on local advertising, marketing and promotional programs (“Local Advertising Requirement”), which will be paid to third parties. Once we commence collecting the Brand Fund Contribution, the Local Advertising Requirement shall decrease to 2% of Gross Sales. There are currently no advertising cooperatives in our System. We reserve the right to create a regional advertising cooperative and to require you to contribute to this advertising cooperative in our sole discretion. Any financial contributions made by you to the advertising cooperative may be credited against your required expenditures for Local Advertising, if we establish any in the future. Company-owned units may be active members of any cooperative and may possess voting power in accordance with the rules of the cooperative as we may determine in our sole discretion. In addition to your Local Advertising Requirement, you may wish to use Social Media Platforms (defined as web-based platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Foursquare, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and other networking and sharing sites) or use Social Media Materials (defined as any material on any Social Media Platform that makes use of our Principal Trademarks, name, brand, products or your Franchised Business whether created by us, you or a third-party). You may not use a Social Media Platform or Social Media Materials without our prior written approval.
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Business, including any profile on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Section 12.3.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Business, including any profile on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Section 12.3.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Business, including any profile on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Section 12.3.3 of the Franchise Agreement).
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 1 explicit no; 4 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
during the term of this Agreement, or until Franchisee employs a dedicated accountant, Franchisee must use the services of one of Franchisor’s designated and preferred accounting firms (the “Accounting Firm”).
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall also have the right to, at any time without notice, electronically connect with Franchisee’s Computer System to monitor or retrieve data stored on the Computer System or for any other purpose Franchisor deems necessary.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must also provide an unaudited profit and loss statement covering the Franchised Business for Franchisee’s fiscal year end.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
As of the Issue Date of this Disclosure Document, we are the sole supplier of the Opening Package of apparel, uniforms, specialty food items and Chill-N proprietary technology for the dispensing and controlling of the nitrogen equipment.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to designate and/or change the amount, scope, or manner of payment of the Technology Fee, including the party to whom payment is made, at any time upon providing reasonable notice to Franchisee.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, neither we nor our affiliate have received any revenues from required franchisee purchases or leases, but we reserve the right to do so in the future.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We have the right to receive payments from suppliers on account of their dealings with you and other franchisees and to use all amounts we receive without restriction (unless instructed otherwise by the supplier) for any purposes we deem appropriate.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
70Item 8
approximately 70% to 80% of your annual costs to operate your Business on an ongoing basis.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must reimburse us for our reasonable costs in connection with testing a particular product or evaluating an unapproved supplier at your request regardless of whether we subsequently approve the item or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
In the event Franchisee wishes to purchase any unapproved item, including inventory, and/or acquire approved items from an unapproved supplier, Franchisee must provide Franchisor the name, address and telephone number of the proposed supplier, a description of the item Franchisee wishes to purchase, and the purchase…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
immediately cease using your telephone number and listing and, if we exercise our rights under the collateral assignment of telephone numbers, transfer the numbers and listings to us within fifteen calendar days
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have the right to inspect the Franchised Business prior to the opening of the Franchised Business to determine whether all construction has been substantially completed, and that such construction conforms to Franchisor’s standards and specifications, including, but not limited to, materials, quality…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 8
We have the 18 right, under the Franchise Agreement, to change the standards and specifications applicable to operation of the franchise, including standards and specifications for products, signs, interior designs and furnishings, supplies, fixtures, inventory and equipment by written notice to you or through…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You will operate the Business at the Approved Location agreed upon by you and us.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee is prohibited, however, from establishing any website or other presence on the Internet, except as provided herein.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
During the period thirty (30) days immediately prior to opening and through forty-five (45) days immediately following the opening of the Franchised Business, Franchisee must spend between $5,000 and $7,000 on grand opening advertising (the “Grand Opening Advertising Requirement”).
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
you must spend a minimum of 3% of Gross Sales per month on local advertising and promotion implemented in a format and using materials and designs approved by us as your required Local Advertising, Marketing, and Promotional Expenditure.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must participate in and comply with all terms and conditions of any loyalty and/or promotional program Franchisor designates.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If a Cooperative is established applicable to the Franchised Business, you must participate in and contribute to such Cooperative.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must also purchase your POS System from a supplier designated and approved by us.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to purchase: (a) prepared food and beverage items; (b) ready to cook or bake food and desert items; (c) mixes and raw ingredients, and other food and beverage items; (d) coffee; (e) Franchised Business equipment; and (e) small wares, other inventory, signs, furnishings, supplies, fixtures, computer…
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must also use our designated suppliers for credit card processing and gift card redemption, which are currently listed in the Operations Manual.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Royalty payments are paid weekly via ACH on each Wednesday for the sales week ending the immediately preceding Sunday.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Your Business must, at all times, be staffed with at least one individual who has successfully completed our initial training program.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 16
You may not use nor sell any products, materials, ingredients, supplies, paper goods, uniforms, merchandise, fixtures, furnishings, signs, or equipment which do not meet our standards and specifications.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase, install and maintain a POS System at your Business of the brand, type and/or model approved by us, which is currently listed in the Operations Manual.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to have independent access to any data you collect electronically.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may offer additional training programs and/or refresher courses to you, your manager, and/or your employees.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
We will require you to attend the Annual Conference and pay our then-current registration fee.
The filing answers no to 1 question
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
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. 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.
Ordinary royalty terms
Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.
Questions vendors ask
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
9 operators run 9 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| FL | 4 |
|---|---|
| TX | 3 |
| NJ | 1 |
| TN | 1 |
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