Franke started in 1911 as Hermann Franke's Swiss sheet metal workshop, evolving into a global leader in kitchen systems, foodservice, and coffee solutions. Franke is now a global leader known for Swiss craftsmanship in developing high-quality, technologically advanced, and modular bean-to-cup espresso and coffee machines for professional settings like restaurants, cafes, and offices, focusing on user-friendliness, consistent in-cup quality, and customizable solutions with digital support to meet evolving business needs.