Does Thorntons have nugget ice?
Varies by locationLast checked 2026-09-27
Many locations, going by an older source. A Scotsman case study says most Thorntons stores used nugget ice machines for fountain drinks, but it predates the chain's 2019 sale to BP, so check your store.
What we found
- Scotsman's case study says Thorntons' fountain drinks were "all complete with one vital ingredient: The Original Chewable Ice®" and that a majority of its 176 stores used a Scotsman nugget ice machine.
- The study is roughly a decade old, so we list Thorntons as "varies" and don't auto-pin it.
Why there are no automatic Thorntons pins
Nugget ice at Thorntons depends on the location, or the evidence is secondhand, so we don't pin every store. If you know a specific Thorntons with nugget ice, add it. A moderator reviews it, then it goes on the map for everyone.
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- Helping Thorntons Meet the Bottom Line (case study)
Scotsman Ice Systems · c. 2013 · Equipment-maker case study
A majority of the 176 locations use the N1322 Prodigy® nugget ice machine… nine out of 10 Thorntons customers prefer nugget ice.
Menus and equipment change, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
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