Franke S700 Espresso Machine

Who Should Buy 

Medium to Large Coffee Shop

This is not your typical semi-automatic espresso machine. The Franke S700 Semi-Automatic takes the efficiency of a two-step super-automatic machine and enhances the barista’s control of the final product. 

The S700 Semi-Automatic comes equipped with integrated dual hoppers and grinders for streamlined coffee production. Just touch a button and the machine will grind the coffee and pour your espresso shots.

Unlike a one-step machine, this model relies on the barista to steam the milk (with automatic milk frothing, but manual guidance). This is how the S700 Semi-Automatic achieves a quality of microfoam specifically for latte art. 

The addition of iQFlow technology ensures full control of the flavors extracted from the coffee, replacing the need to fiddle with grind settings to get the same results.

All in all, this machine is perfect for cafes looking for a machine that supports extreme efficiency and gorgeous latte art.

Large Restaurant

For restaurants with espresso drinks on the menu, a machine that won’t slow servers down is a top priority to keep service from lagging.

With built-in grinders and an Autos steam wand, the S700 Semi-Automatic cuts the numerous steps of espresso production down to two—it won’t monopolize your staff’s valuable time in the middle of the rush. 

The user-friendliness of the machine is key for restaurant employees without barista knowledge. Training is quick and simple, and drinks are made in record time compared to traditional espresso machines.

And with the S700 Semi Automatic’s versatility, your staff can also access brewed coffee and hot water for tea. Reap the rewards of greater efficiency: better customer service and happier patrons.

Medium to Large Office

The S700 Semi Automatic may be just the coffee machine your office needs. 

It takes care of coffee grinding and espresso extraction on its own when the user makes a selection from the touchscreen, saving office employees from having to figure out how these functions work.

Since this is a two-step system with user-guided milk steaming, employees can choose any milk type they like and make their drinks to their tastes preferences.

A supercharged boiler system and streamlined drink making plus user control is all your staff needs to make their almond milk lattes, two-percent cappuccinos, and drip coffee all day long.

Hotel

Your staff will be making photographable cappuccinos in no time with the S700 Semi Automatic. 

It’s totally user-friendly with a touchscreen and picture guides, automated grinding and brewing, and Autosteam capabilities. All of this means minimal training time for new users.

Impress your guests with delicious coffee and beautiful latte art—make a visit to your hotel a special experience.

Description

Get creative with the state-of-the-art S700 Semi-Automatic.

The Franke S700 Semi-Automatic is a new type of two-step machine. 

Like a super-automatic coffee machine, it grinds and brews coffee and espresso at the touch of a button. 

But the S700 Semi Automatic gives you manual control of the automated milk steaming function. A steam wand engineered to deliver optimal microfoam for latte art will have your staff pouring award-winning lattes.

Simply put, the S700 Semi Automatic is the professional’s automated machine.

The S700 Semiautomatic makes everyone an expert barista.

Professional baristas aren’t the only ones getting exceptional results from the S700 Semi Automatic. 

The two-step system saves businesses time, energy, and money that are easily consumed by traditional coffee equipment. From offices to restaurants, employees need next to no training to make cafe-style coffee and cappuccinos.

With iQFlow giving you the ability to define your own flavor profile, this machine delivers exclusive results. Everyone who uses the S700 Semi-Automatic gets to be a pro barista.

Franke builds automated coffee machines with Swiss precision and innovative technologies to help businesses thrive.

The Franke S700 Semi-Automatic delivers the highest quality with the latest technology to set new records for performance.

Key Features and What They Mean

8 Inch Touchscreen

A touchscreen with easy-to-use image navigation simplifies machine operation. Users are guided through everything from espresso extraction to machine cleaning, dramatically reducing training time. 

2 Bean Hoppers with Separate Grinders

With two separate bean hoppers and grinders, you can offer more variety. The S700 Semi-Automatic will grind and brew different types of coffee, allowing you to serve combinations of regular and decaf, specialty blends, and beyond.

iQFlow Technology

Franke’s innovative iQFlow system ensures consistency and more flavorful coffee. The iQFlow can be preset to create an individual taste profile for any coffee, creating the distinctive results high-quality coffee shops strive for.

Latte Art Autosteam Wand

A uniquely engineered automatic steam spout with a flexible range allows baristas to make perfect microfoam for latte art. The machine supports an Autosteam wand (more manually inclined milk frothing with an integrated temperature sensor) or Autosteam Pro wand (fully programmable steaming).

3 Boiler System

A triple boiler system ensures incredible steam power in this machine, making it ideal for fast-paced environments. Froth milk and draw Americano and tea hot water for back-to-back drinks all day long—no slowing down the drink line.

Compact Design

A 13.4-inch width allows the S700 Semi-Automatic to take up minimal counter space. It won’t overcrowd an already busy work area.

Front Door Accessible Grind Adjustment

Making grind fineness adjustments is easy. Done right from the front door, baristas won’t need to dismantle any parts or take up precious time getting to the grinders to make changes.

Optional Brewed Coffee

In addition to espresso drinks, the S700 Semi-Automatic is capable of delivering one fresh cup of brewed coffee at a time. If you find that you have to toss many an unused pot, this is a great option to reduce financial drains in the system.

Features & Specifications

• Easy grinder adjustment from the front door

Beverage Creations

Capacity

Dimensions

Milk System

Bean Hopper

Water Supply

Features & Miscellaneous

Electrical Requirements

Questions and Answers

Q: How is the S700 Semi-Automatic different from a typical semi-automatic espresso machine?

A: Franke calls the S700 a semi-automatic machine because it separates the brewing and milk steaming processes into two different steps for the user.

It’s actually more like a super-automatic machine, but a two-step type instead of a one-step type.

The steps are simple: Select the beverage you want from the touchscreen and wait for the machine to grind and brew the coffee, then manually control the steaming of any milk type you want with the Autosteam wand.

Semi-automatic espresso machines are very different. They’re close to manual espresso machines in that you control just about every aspect of extraction.

When making a latte with a semi-automatic, there are many steps involved. Usually, it goes like this:

1. The barista grinds coffee in a separate grinder into a portafilter.
2. The barista sets the portafilter in place in the semi-automatic’s group head.
3. A manual lever or button is operated to begin the extraction.
4. When the espresso shot appears to be fully extracted, the barista manually ends the brew process.
5. Filling a milk pitcher, the barista then steams the milk before adding it to the espresso.

As you can see, there are many different functions to attend to with a semi-automatic espresso machine. It also won’t make brewed coffee like the S700 Semi Automatic can.

If you’re looking for a highly efficient machine anyone can use, the S700 Semi Automatic is usually the best choice.

Q: What does the iQFlow system do in the S700 Semi Automatic?

A: Franke created iQFlow to align the automatic coffee machine with the quality expected from a high-end coffee shop.

Regulating the extraction flow, the iQFlow system lets you define the qualities you want to enhance in the coffee. 

Usually, baristas need to make fine adjustments to the grind to get this kind of flavor profile flexibility, and not necessarily with the consistency automation provides.

This is totally new technology for automated coffee machines and makes Franke’s machines highly sought after in coffee shops.

Q: How is the S700 Semi-Automatic different from other Franke coffee machines?

A:  Franke offers one-step super-automatic coffee machines in addition to the S700 Semi-Automatic.

The one-step system makes coffee production fully automated. All the user needs to do is pick the drink they want from the touchscreen. The one-step machine will take it from there and build the whole drink in the cup.

With the S700 Semi Automatic, you get to control milk steaming, which can be optimal not only for latte artists, but also for those making drinks with special requirements for the milk.

Both systems are easy to operate, but they offer different advantages. The S700 Semi Automatic can be considered the barista model for the control it gives over the results.