Iceworks - Franchise

Ice Machine Franchising Overview

Ice is crucial for a wide range of businesses — hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing, landscaping, and more. By joining the Iceworks franchise, you enter an industry with a market size of around $951 million.

With over 25 years in the ice machine leasing business, Iceworks offers a proven and efficient franchise model delivering high-quality ice machine solutions tailored to various commercial needs.

Why Choose Iceworks?

• Access a thriving industry with strong demand and stability.
• Benefit from a franchise model with a ~75% survival rate versus ~25% for independent startups.
• Affordable investment options — choose from:
• Single-unit franchise: Run one location within a protected territory.
• Area Development Franchise: Secure a larger territory to open multiple units over time.
• Comprehensive support including classroom + hands‑on training, marketing, equipment servicing, bookkeeping, contract negotiations, staffing, and ongoing mentoring.

Training & Ongoing Support

Our franchise program includes:

• 24 hours of classroom instruction + 16 hours of hands-on training
• Guidance on equipment installation, client contracting, servicing, and marketing
• Continued support throughout development and operations

Business Model Highlights

• Lease-to-own model with fixed monthly rates — no large upfront equipment costs
• Maintenance, cleanings, filter changes, and emergency service included under the leasing agreement
• “Worry-Free Ice Guarantee”: guaranteed service with ice delivery or reimbursement during downtime
• Simple operational model — easy to scale across territory

About Iceworks

A family-owned and operated company with roots dating back to a single lease in Santa Fe, NM. Today, we leverage over 25 years of experience to empower franchise partners across multiple states.

Mission: “We worry about ice, so you don’t have to.” Vision: “To have fun at work, enhance the business lives of our customers, and use our company as a platform to serve and improve our community.”