Model comparisons · 5 July 2023

Premium superautomatic machines vs less expensive alternatives

How premium Franke superautomatic machines differ from less expensive alternatives in practice.

Professional automatic Franke coffee machine

If you want to buy a good coffee machine for your business, the choice has to be approached very seriously. The wide range of coffee equipment on the market can easily confuse you, because you want a machine that is well built, high-output and not too expensive all at once. But is it worth economising excessively on the purchase? Let us work through the question together.

A super-automatic Franke coffee machine: advantages worth knowing

Swiss professional Franke super-automatics have earned a strong reputation for their high quality, innovative technology and excellent output. So if you are still in two minds about the purchase and glancing at cheaper alternatives, we suggest reading this article to the end first. Here, then, is what makes super-automatic Franke machines stand out.

Output. These machines are purpose-built for commercial use in cafés, restaurants, hotels and other hospitality venues. They have high output and can handle large volumes of orders. Unlike cheaper alternatives, professional models deliver coffee drinks quickly and consistently without any loss of quality and without the machine overheating.
Consistent quality and a variety of coffee drinks. Super-automatics can make a great many different coffee drinks to barista standard. Your venue's guests can be treated not only to a classic espresso, cappuccino or latte but also to iced coffee, hot and cold chocolate, tea and so on. And regardless of the number of drinks made, all of them will be of consistently high quality.
Patented technology. Franke never stands still and keeps developing, introducing smart systems that extend what a coffee machine can do, make it possible to minimise human involvement in preparing coffee, and allow the business to be managed remotely. That is very convenient.

Telemetry — monitor every coffee machine in your venue. Get full access to sales statistics and ingredient consumption, and manage your coffee machines remotely with telemetry.
iQFlow™ — give more attention to the grinding itself and to the extraction of flavours and aromas from the beans, so that you make perfect coffee for your customers.
FoamMaster™ — creating dense milk foam has never been simpler. Experiment with combinations of temperature and foam density, and use different kinds of milk to suit your drink recipe.
Iced Coffee Module — an iced coffee option: brewing, then cooling. Franke description (PDF).

Reliability and service life. Because Franke coffee machines are intended for intensive use in a commercial environment, they are built from quality materials that withstand heavy loads and deliver a long service life.
An intuitive interface. You will not have to spend long training staff. Operating a Franke coffee machine is so simple that anyone can manage it. Even with the machine installed in a self-service area in an office, a supermarket or at a filling station, customers can order their favourite drinks with ease.
Ease of upkeep. Thanks to fully automated cleaning processes, looking after the machine has turned into a pleasure. A Franke super-automatic takes care of keeping its most important assemblies clean by itself; all you need to do is confirm the start of that function and wait a few minutes. It really is that easy.

And whenever you wish, you can always extend your machine's feature set and capabilities by fitting add-on units.

So if you are looking for a genuinely well-built coffee machine for your business, Franke super-automatics are the best decision.