Franklin Industries LLC was founded in 1995, and have been producing quality food and beverage products ever since. Named after the innovative founding father, Benjamin Franklin, this Brooklyn-based manufacturer adopts his philosophy of creating and improving technology. This philosophy carries over into their wide variety household and commercial appliances, ranging from ice makers, specialty refrigerators, and foodservice equipment. Franklin Chef embraces change, rather than fighting it, so no matter what appliance they provide for you, you can rest assured that it's the latest and greatest. Franklin Chef wants your food and beverage experience to be simple and seamless, so you can focus on the fun and enjoyment of what their quality appliances can do for you, instead of focusing on the appliances themselves.

The Franklin Chef Ice Maker Series

During the sweltering summer months, people around the country want nothing more than to stay cool and hydrated, and that means a constant supply of ice to keep your drinks chilled and refreshing. Franklin Chef has you covered with its impressive line of convenient countertop portable ice makers, powerful commercial ice machines, and a multifunctional ice maker series that's perfect for installing under your countertop at home, or for your small business or restaurant.

Portable Ice Makers

These small, portable ice makers are the perfect combination of price, size, and ease-of-use. Just plug them in and in less than 10 minutes, ice makers like the Franklin Chef FIM12SS Ice Maker make the equivalent of what a freezer ice cube tray takes all day to make! These portable ice machines are also excellent for camping trips or road trips in your RV, so you can have ice cold drinks in your cabin, in your tent, or in your motor home, eliminating the need to lug heavy, expensive bags of ice and a cooler around with you when you travel. These ice machines not only save you time and money, they also save you an aching back! From a design standpoint, Franklin Chef keeps things sleek and simple, with a modern black and stainless steel color scheme, sure to fit in with any decor. And at only 16 inches high, these small ice makers are sized right to fit in kitchen cabinets should you choose to store them when not in use. Ice makers like the FIM12SS also don't require any sort of permanent water line or drainage hook up. Simply plug in the ice maker, fill with tap or bottled water, and with the push of a button, the ice begins to form! Forget the freezer, Franklin Chef's portable ice makers are the epitome of plug-and-play comfort!

Large Capacity Ice Makers for Residential or Business Use

These larger ice machines are great as a large appliance in your home, for the break room at your small business, or your small restaurant. Franklin Chef ice makers like the FIM350D, FIM44, and FIM35 resemble small refrigerators or washing machines, and are sized to fit under standard 40-inch countertops, but they can also be installed as a free-standing unit, again, sporting the simple and modern black and stainless steel design of Franklin Chef ice maker products. They offer a much larger capacity than Franklin Chef's portable ice makers, but do have to be permanently installed with water and drain lines.

Commercial Ice Makers

Franklin Chef's commercial ice maker line are built for one thing, and one thing only: to make huge amounts of crystal clear ice for large scale applications. NSF and UL approved for business usage, the FIM70, FIM90, FIM120, FIM200, FIM400, FIM600, and FIM1000 are great for restaurants, fitness centers, or large weddings and parties. These ice machines require hookups to water and drainage lines, and can be built-in or freestanding. The purchase of an optional ice bin like the FB400 greatly increases your ice maker's storage capacity, eliminating the need for hauling ice to the freezer for further storage.