Frosty Factory 217A Double Cylinder Frozen Drink Machine, Air Cooled, (2) 3.5 qt Cylinders, (2) 8 qt Hoppers, Up to 128 10-oz Drinks/Hr
Frosty Factory 217A Margarita Machine Fits Two Flavors in One Compact Footprint
Running short on counter space but still want to serve two frozen drink flavors? The Frosty Factory 217A delivers exactly that a twin cylinder setup squeezed into the smallest dual-flavor unit on the market. No more choosing between variety and square footage.
Picture this. Lines are building, customers are eager, and your machine keeps up effortlessly. Each side pumps out up to 64 ten ounce drinks per hour, so nobody walks away waiting. When the day ends, the standby switch keeps your mix refrigerated overnight. That means faster mornings and less product going to waste. The air cooled design makes setup a breeze. One dedicated 20 amp outlet and you're in business.
Whether you run a bar, café, or concession stand, this machine turns limited space into a profit center. Frozen drinks carry margins of 500% to 1,100%, and lower serving costs mean more money stays in your pocket with every cup sold. A lighted flavor sign makes sure no customer walks past without noticing.
• Dual-Cylinder Output – Serve two flavors simultaneously; up to 64 ten-ounce drinks per hour, per side.
• Space-Saving Build – Smallest twin flavor unit available at 16.5" W × 26" D × 29" H.
• Overnight Stand-By – Keeps mix at 40°F; cuts daily prep time and reduces waste.
• Air-Cooled Setup – Plug into a 20-amp outlet, no water lines needed.
• Lighted Flavor Sign – Illuminated display draws eyes to your frozen drinks.
• High Profit Potential – Margins range from 500% to 1,100%.
High-Volume Output from a Frosty Factory 217A Frozen Drink Machine
Speed matters when a crowd forms. Two 3.5-quart cylinders and matching 8-quart hoppers work together to produce drinks fast without constant refilling. You get consistent texture and temperature batch after batch, eliminating the guesswork that comes with mixing drinks by hand in small quantities.
Need to track inventory? Batch dispensing makes liquor cost control straightforward. Every pour tastes the same, keeping customers coming back.
Compact Design That Fits Tight Spaces with the Frosty Factory of America Model 217A
Counter real estate is expensive. At just 16.5 inches wide, this unit tucks into spots where bulkier machines simply won't fit. Height clears most overhead cabinets at 29 inches, and the 26-inch depth keeps it from jutting awkwardly into walkways.
Despite the small footprint, nothing is sacrificed on output. You still get twin cylinders, twin hoppers, and twin flavor capability.
Stand-By Mode Saves Labor and Product
End-of-night teardown? Not required. The stand-by switch holds mix at a safe 40°F overnight, so you skip the daily drain-and-clean routine. Come morning, startup happens in a fraction of the usual time, your staff can focus elsewhere.
Less handling means less contamination risk and lower product loss. When every ounce of mix counts toward your bottom line, that adds up.
Attract Customers with an Eye-Catching Display
People buy what they see. A large clear faceplate puts those swirling, colorful drinks on full display, while the lighted flavor sign calls attention from across the room. This isn't just convenience, it's free advertising every second the machine runs.
Frosty Factory 217A Dimensions and Physical Specs
Knowing whether a machine will fit before it arrives saves headaches. Here are the numbers.
• Height – 29 in (74 cm)
• Width – 16.5 in (42 cm)
• Depth – 26 in (66 cm)
• Weight – 175 lbs (80 kg)
• Leg Height – 4 in (10 cm)
Air-Cooled Installation as Detailed in the Frosty Factory 217A Manual
Water-cooled units mean plumbing work and added expense. This model skips all of that. Air cooling lets you place the machine on any counter with proper clearance, plug it in, and start serving.
What you need for setup.
• A dedicated 20-amp circuit
• 12 inches of air clearance at the intake
• 12 inches at the exhaust
Standard voltage is 115V/60Hz with optional 230V/50Hz configurations for international setups.
Full Technical Data Found in the Frosty Factory 217A Spec Sheet
Planning your setup? Here are the complete specifications.
• Hopper Capacity – 2 × 8 quarts (7.5 liters each)
• Cylinder Capacity – 2 × 3.5 quarts (3.25 liters each)
• Compressor – 3/4 hp
• Refrigerant – R448A
• Amperage Draw – 12 amps
• Circuit Breaker – 20 amp
• Shipping Size – 21" W × 31" D × 35" H
• Shipping Weight – 195 lbs (84 kg)
• Shipping Volume – 13 cu ft (1/3 cu m)
Why Frozen Drinks Deliver Strong Returns
Frozen beverages aren't just popular. They're among the highest-margin items on any menu. Returns between 500% and 1,100% mean every cup sold contributes meaningfully to your revenue. The 217A's consistent output keeps quality uniform, so customers know what to expect each time they order.
Batch production also tightens inventory control. You'll know exactly how much mix and liquor goes into each cycle, making cost tracking predictable and accurate.
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