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HQ-led decisions
I Scream Gelato
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing decisions at I Scream Gelato appear centralized at the franchisor level, given the small, predominantly company-owned footprint. The 2025 FDD mandates QuickBooks, signaling a foundational but basic tech stack. With only 5 total units (1 franchised), the immediate addressable market is extremely limited, making this a niche target for vendors.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
5
1 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$654K
Item 19, 2023
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$229K–$487K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
7%of gross sales (FY2025)
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.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 6 explicit no's; 2 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
Franchisee shall use such customer data management, sales data management, administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, and inventory control procedures and systems as I Scream Gelato Franchising may specify in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that I Scream Gelato Franchising has the right to remotely access Franchisee’s point-of-sale system to calculate Gross Sales.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall provide such periodic financial reports as I Scream Gelato Franchising may require in the Manual or otherwise in writing, including: (i) a monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet for the Business within 30 days after the end of each calendar month; (ii) an annual financial statement…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are currently a supplier of the product packaging and gelato mix products that you must purchase.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
I Scream Gelato Franchising may change any such requirement or change the status of any vendor.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
Our revenue from all required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees in the prior fiscal year was $0.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We do currently receive payments from designated suppliers based on purchases by you or other franchisees.
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?
50Item 8
We estimate that the required purchases and leases of goods and services to operate your business are 50% to 80% of your total purchases and leases of goods and services to operate your business.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to use a supplier that is not on our list of approved suppliers, you must request our approval in writing.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must at all times comply with payment card industry data security standards (PCI-DSS).
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate at its own expense in programs required from time to time by I Scream Gelato Franchising for obtaining customer evaluations, reviewing Franchisee’s compliance with the System, and/or managing customer complaints, which may include (but are not limited to) a customer feedback system…
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
I Scream Gelato Franchising may enter the premises of the Business from time to time during normal business hours and conduct an inspection.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
I Scream Gelato Franchising may supplement, revise, or modify the Manual, and I Scream Gelato Franchising may change, add or delete System Standards at any time in its discretion.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Your site is subject to our approval.
Marketing
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
After you open, you must spend at least 2% of gross sales each month on marketing your business.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards, certificates, or other pre-paid systems, and participate in any customer loyalty programs, membership/subscription programs, or customer incentive programs, designated by I Scream Gelato Franchising, in the manner specified by I Scream Gelato Franchising in the…
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase required products and inventory items from our affiliate.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase the equipment, supplies and fixtures for the operation of the gelato business from the approved suppliers and vendors and according to our standards and specifications.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall purchase or lease all equipment and enter into all business relationships necessary to accept payments as required by I Scream Gelato Franchising.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We currently require you to pay royalty fees and other amounts due to us by pre- authorized bank draft.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
At its own expense, Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards, certificates, or other pre-paid systems, and participate in any customer loyalty programs, membership/subscription programs, or customer incentive programs, designated by I Scream Gelato Franchising, in the manner specified by I Scream Gelato…
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall cause its personnel to comply with any dress attire, uniform, personal appearance and hygiene standards set forth in the Manual.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We require you to buy (or lease) and use a point-of-sale system and computer system as follows: The system will include the POS Hardware, Printer/Scanner, the required POS system.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
You must give us independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in these systems.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
The Principal Executive shall use reasonable efforts to attend all in-person meetings and remote meetings (such as telephone conference calls) that I Scream Gelato Franchising requires, including any national or regional brand conventions.
The filing answers no to 6 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at I Scream Gelato
I Scream Gelato is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Colorado with a total footprint of just 5 units, 4 of which are company-owned and 1 franchised. The average unit volume sits at $653,706.09, with a 6.0% royalty rate on a 10-year initial term. For a software vendor, the addressable market is effectively 1 franchised location, making this a micro-target. The brand appears independently owned, with no parent company on file, and year-over-year unit growth data is not available. This is not a scaling franchise system; it is a small, tightly controlled operation where any technology sale would be a direct, single-decision-maker conversation.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2025 FDD lists only one executive: Nadav Abergel, identified as the Agent for Service of Process. In a system of this size, that individual or a founder-level counterpart is almost certainly the sole decision-maker for any software purchase. There is no CIO, VP of Technology, or procurement department. The operator footprint confirms this centralization: only 2 mapped operators exist, with zero multi-unit franchisees. The unit-band split shows a single operator in the 1-unit band, meaning no franchisee has scaled to a point where they would independently evaluate or purchase software. A vendor’s pitch runs directly through HQ.
Mandated and current tech stack
The only technology system mandated in the 2025 FDD is QuickBooks. This indicates that financial management is the sole standardized software layer across the system. No point-of-sale, inventory management, scheduling, or customer engagement platforms are named as mandated or recommended. The absence of a broader tech mandate suggests either a very lightweight operational model or a gap that a vendor could potentially fill—though the tiny unit count limits the total contract value. Any vendor approaching I Scream Gelato should assume the existing stack is minimal and that any new tool would need to replace or integrate with QuickBooks.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement restrictions and designated suppliers, provided no extractable signal. This means the franchisor’s control over purchasing—whether they require franchisees to buy from specific vendors, maintain an approved list, or allow open purchasing—is not publicly disclosed. Renewal terms are clearer: a franchisee may obtain up to three additional 5-year terms, provided they meet compliance conditions, renovate to current standards, and sign the then-current agreement, including a personal guaranty and general release. With no disclosed unit growth and only one franchised location, there is no predictable contract cycle. A vendor’s window of opportunity is entirely opportunistic, triggered by a direct need expressed by HQ.
How to read the I Scream Gelato FDD
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document is the definitive source for understanding the legal and operational constraints that shape technology purchasing at I Scream Gelato. It contains the mandated tech stack, the executive team on file, and the contractual terms that govern franchisee obligations. For a software vendor, the FDD reveals that this is a centralized, low-unit-count system where the buying center is a single individual, the tech stack is bare-bones, and the procurement model is opaque. Review the embedded document to verify these findings against your own solution’s requirements. When you need a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help you prioritize the right opportunities.
Questions vendors ask
I Scream Gelato, answered from the filing
The 2025 FDD lists Nadav Abergel as the Agent for Service of Process, indicating a lean HQ. With only 5 units, purchasing authority likely rests directly with this individual or a founder-level executive, not a dedicated IT department.
The 2025 FDD mandates QuickBooks for financial management. No point-of-sale, inventory, or other operational technology systems are mandated or recommended in the disclosed data.
There are 5 total units: 4 company-owned and 1 franchised. The operator footprint is minimal, with mapped operators in Wisconsin and Ohio.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which would detail designated or approved supplier requirements, provided no extractable signal.
The initial franchise term is 10 years, with renewal options for three additional 5-year terms. With only one franchised unit and no disclosed recent growth, contract windows are unpredictable and likely tied to ad-hoc HQ decisions.
The 2025 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze the complete legal and operational disclosures directly.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
2 operators run 2 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit2
Top states by locations
| WI | 1 |
|---|---|
| OH | 1 |
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