Jersey Freeze

The vendor opportunity at Jersey Freeze

Jersey Freeze is a quick-service restaurant brand headquartered in New Jersey with a total of 3 operating units. All 3 locations are company-owned; the number of franchised units, if any, is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. The brand's average unit volume (AUV) is not disclosed. For a software vendor, the addressable market is small and concentrated entirely within a corporate-owned structure, meaning there is no multi-operator fragmentation to navigate. The royalty rate stands at 6.0%, though the initial franchise term length is not disclosed. Year-over-year unit growth figures are also unavailable, suggesting a stable or nascent franchising program. The absence of a parent company indicates Jersey Freeze is independently owned, which typically means faster, less bureaucratic sales cycles when engaging directly with ownership.

Who controls software purchasing

The buying center at Jersey Freeze is lean and clearly defined. The 2026 FDD lists four key executives in Item 1: Managing Partners Katie DiNonno, Matthew Cangialosi, and Matthew Borowski, alongside Operational Growth Specialist Richard Rosso. In a 3-unit, company-owned operation, these individuals are the de facto technology decision-makers. Vendors should direct their outreach to the managing partners, as they hold both strategic and budgetary authority. There is no separate IT or procurement department on file, which means a pitch must resonate with an owner-operator mindset focused on operational efficiency, cost control, and simplicity. The lack of a franchised operator base eliminates the need for a field-sales motion; this is a pure HQ-level sale.

Mandated and current tech stack

Jersey Freeze's technology stack, as disclosed in the FDD, is minimal and specific. The brand mandates Toast by Toast, Inc. as its point-of-sale system. No other mandated or recommended technology systems—such as inventory management, scheduling, loyalty, or accounting software—are named in the filing. This presents a clear integration and displacement landscape for vendors. Any solution that complements or enhances the Toast ecosystem (e.g., above-store reporting, catering, or delivery management) may find a receptive audience, while a direct POS replacement faces a high barrier due to the existing mandate. The absence of a named tech stack beyond POS suggests the brand may be using manual processes or non-disclosed tools for other functions, creating potential greenfield opportunities.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Procurement signals are sparse in the available data. The Item 8 extract, which typically outlines designated or approved supplier requirements, was not available in our corpus. This means the brand's formal procurement model—whether it uses a designated supplier list, an approved supplier process, or an open purchasing environment—is unknown. Similarly, Item 17 renewal conditions and the initial franchise term length are not disclosed, making it impossible to estimate contract windows or renewal cycles from the FDD alone. Vendors should approach this as an always-on prospecting opportunity, given the small decision-making group and the lack of a rigid, calendar-driven procurement cycle. A direct conversation with the managing partners is the most reliable way to uncover timing and process.

How to read the Jersey Freeze FDD

The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document for Jersey Freeze is the primary source for the data points discussed here. It was filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational disclosures required for franchise sales. For software vendors, the most relevant sections are Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 11 (the franchisor's obligations, including mandated technology), and Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services). Because the brand's unit count is small and its executive team is flat, the FDD serves less as a map of a complex organization and more as a direct directory to the people who sign checks. Review the embedded document below to verify these details and uncover any additional signals not captured in this summary. For a ranked target list of franchise brands that match your ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outbound efforts.