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HQ-led decisions
Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream is controlled by CEO John Plasko and Head of Operations Kaylin Cardozo. The brand currently uses QuickBooks, ADP, Homebase, and social media platforms. With only one company-owned location, the addressable market is a single unit.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
1
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$1.21M
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$325K–$822K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisor controlled
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.
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 3 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 agrees to keep and maintain complete and accurate books and records of its transactions and business operations using the accounting procedures and chart of accounts specified by Franchisor.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
The POS System allows us to access all of your sales data independently and remotely, including your Gross Revenue, through the Internet.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within ten (10) days after the close of each calendar month and within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year, Franchisee will furnish Franchisor a full and complete written statement of income and expense and a profit and loss statement for the operation of the Franchised Business during said period…
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has full rights to vary standard specifications and practices for any other franchisee at any time without giving Franchisee comparable rights.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our recent fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, neither we nor any of our affiliates has received any revenue from franchisees’ required purchases or leases.
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?
90Item 8
We estimate that your purchase or lease of products, supplies and services from approved suppliers (or those which meet our specifications) will represent approximately 90% - 95% of your costs to establish your Franchised Business and approximately 90% - 95% of your costs for ongoing operation.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
If you request that we approve a proposed item or supplier, we may charge you an evaluation fee equal to our actual cost and expense of inspection and testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like us to consider another item or supplier, you must make such request in writing to us and have the supplier give us samples of its product or service and such other information that we may require.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisor may exercise its authority, pursuant to such documents, to obtain any and all of Franchisee’s rights to the telephone numbers of the Franchised Business and all related telephone directory listings and other business listings, and all Internet listings…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
conduct inspections of your Franchised Business, at the frequency and duration that we deem advisable.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may from time to time revise the contents of the Manual and other materials created or approved for use in the operation of the Franchised Business.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
No site may be used for the location of the Franchised Business unless it is approved in writing by Franchisor.
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 shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
We require you to spend a minimum of $10,000 on opening advertising and promotional activities beginning at least 30 days prior to and within the first 60 days following the opening of your Franchised Business.
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
Thereafter, you must spend at least 2% of your Gross Revenue each month on advertising for the Franchised Business in your territory.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Accept and honor all loyalty cards, gift cards, promotional coupons, or other System-wide offers, on a uniform basis, as accepted by other franchisees in the System.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 6
You are required to join an advertising cooperative if one is formed.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, furniture, fixtures, ingredients, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, furniture, fixtures, ingredients, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
At Franchisor’s request, Franchisee must execute documents, including but not limited to, the Authorization attached as Attachment 3, that allow Franchisor to automatically take the Royalty Fee and Brand Fund Contribution due as well as other sums due Franchisor, from business bank accounts via electronic funds…
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Accept and honor all loyalty cards, gift cards, promotional coupons, or other System-wide offers, on a uniform basis, as accepted by other franchisees in the System.
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Use only those furnishings, fixtures, décor, equipment, ingredients, recipes, supplies, musical playlists, employee uniforms, sales pitches/techniques, and signage that conform with Franchisor’s specifications and/or which shall be purchased from only those vendors then-currently designated and approved by Franchisor.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You are required to use all software and applications that we specify and pay any subscription fees associated with them.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
The POS System allows us to access all of your sales data independently and remotely, including your Gross Revenue, through the Internet.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee’s failure to attend and/or complete mandatory additional training or failure to attend Franchisor’s national business meeting or annual convention is a material default of this Agreement.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 15
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 Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream
Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Connecticut. According to its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the brand operates a single company-owned unit with no franchised locations reported. The average unit volume (AUV) stands at $1,212,271.26, and the royalty rate is 6%. While the total addressable market is limited to one location, the brand's use of multiple mandated software systems suggests an openness to technology solutions that support its operations.
For software vendors, the opportunity lies in becoming an early technology partner as the brand potentially considers expansion. The current tech stack includes accounting, payroll, scheduling, and social media management tools, leaving room for POS, inventory, loyalty, or delivery integration solutions.
Who controls software purchasing
All purchasing decisions at Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream are centralized with the two executives listed in the FDD: John Plasko, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Kaylin Cardozo, Head of Operations. As a single-unit operator, there is no franchisee layer or multi-unit operator network to navigate. Vendors should direct their outreach to these individuals, focusing on how their software can streamline the brand's current operations or support future growth.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD identifies several technology systems as either mandated or recommended for the franchise system. These include QuickBooks for accounting, ADP for payroll, Homebase for scheduling and time tracking, and a suite of social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. No point-of-sale (POS) system is specifically named, nor are any other operational or back-office platforms disclosed. This presents a potential gap for vendors offering POS, inventory management, or customer engagement tools.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement requirements and designated suppliers, did not yield an extract in our analysis. Consequently, the brand's procurement model—whether it uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open market—remains unknown. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate value directly to the decision-makers without relying on a pre-established supplier list.
Regarding contract timing, the initial franchise term is 10 years, and the renewal conditions allow for one additional 10-year term if the franchisee is in good standing. However, with only one company-owned unit and no franchisees, renewal-driven software evaluation cycles are not applicable. Any software adoption would likely be driven by operational needs or strategic initiatives rather than contractual windows.
How to read the Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream FDD
The full FDD for Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream, filed with state franchise regulators in 2025, is available for review in the embedded PDF viewer below. Key items for software vendors include Item 11 (franchisor's obligations) for technology mandates, Item 8 for procurement restrictions, and Item 17 for renewal and transfer conditions that may trigger software re-evaluation. For a ranked target list of franchise brands aligned with your software category, connect with FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream, answered from the filing
CEO John Plasko and Head of Operations Kaylin Cardozo are the key decision-makers. As a single-unit operator, purchasing authority is centralized with these executives.
The FDD lists QuickBooks, ADP, Homebase, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube) as mandated or recommended technology. No specific POS system is disclosed.
The brand operates one company-owned location. No franchised units are reported in the 2025 FDD, making it a single-unit operation.
The FDD does not disclose a procurement model (Item 8 extract is absent). It is unclear whether the brand designates or approves specific suppliers for technology.
With a 10-year initial term and a single unit, renewal windows are not a near-term factor. The brand may evaluate new software as operational needs evolve, but no specific timing is indicated.
The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators in 2025. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below. For a detailed analysis, consult FranCloud's platform.
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Operator footprint
No franchisee network yet. Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream’s latest FDD reports no franchised locations.
Ownership
The portfolio behind Plasko's Handcrafted Ice Cream
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