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C9 Chocolate and Gelato

About the Business

C9 Chocolate and Gelato in Marrickville, NSW opened in May 2021 as a premium dessert bar known for its house-made gelato and café treats crafted from real ingredients. With a head gelato maker from Italy bringing more than 20 years of experience, every product created in the C9 Gelato Lab is designed to delight — from classic scoops to imaginative, over-the-top gelato creations.

Cloud9 Gelato Pty Ltd, the master franchisor behind C9, is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing franchise groups. With six stores open, three more on the way, and plans for international expansion, the business continues to refine its model to support consistent, high-quality store openings.

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Challenge

The C9 concept is a turnkey solution for franchisees, offering a fully equipped store setup. To streamline operations and simplify warranty and servicing processes, the team decided to move away from using multiple refrigeration brands and instead adopt a single trusted supplier across all future stores.

 

When planning their Marrickville location, C9 approached their shopfitting partner, Protech Hospitality Hub, for guidance on selecting refrigeration equipment that aligned with their product needs, layout requirements and long-term franchise model.

Solution

Based on C9’s requirements, Protech Hospitality Hub recommended Bromic as a complete refrigeration solution, providing consistency across equipment and the service reliability needed for a multi-store franchise network.

 

The following units were selected:

  • IM0043SSC – Self-Contained Ice Machine
    A compact under-bench ice maker producing up to 37kg of solid cube ice per day — an efficient back-of-house essential.
  • UF0650SDF – Upright Storage Freezer
    A 650L stainless steel freezer ideal for storing ice cream and frozen ingredients when not in service.
  • UF1300SDF – Upright Storage Freezer
    A larger 1300L two-door freezer offering additional capacity and easy access for high-volume prep environments.
  • UC1300SD – Upright Storage Fridge
    A spacious two-door fridge designed to hold large quantities of ingredients between +1°C and +5°C, supporting food safety and workflow efficiency.
  • UBC2230SD – Under Bench Storage Fridge
    A 553L four-door under bench fridge placed beneath the counter for quick access to drinks, garnishes and food prep items.

With Bromic’s ExtraCare Warranty, C9 can now offer franchisees added peace of mind — knowing that if an issue arises, a qualified technician will attend the site the same day.

“Bromic was recommended to us when we were looking for refrigeration equipment for our new store in Marrickville. We were able to find all the equipment we need in the right size within their range plus all their products are backed up by their ExtraCare Warranty. For our new stores, we don’t need to think twice – we’ll go with Bromic.”
— Kev Arfai, Co-founder and Director