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Rapids is your single source for all things Foodservice.

If you need help building your dream, re-imagining your concept, replacing your equipment, or maintaining what you already have… we’re here to help.

Choose your own culinary adventure!

Design & Build

Our Experts Are Ready

Install & Repair

The STAR FLEET is Standing By

Equipment & Supplies

9,000 Products Online or In Stores

Reach us at: 800-472-7431

Explore Our Story

Our Core Focus

Our Mission

Creating, delivering, and maintaining exceptional foodservice spaces where communities come together.

Our Purpose

We strive to “Deliver Excellence in Every Moment” and our Core Values support this.

The Rapids Proven Process

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EVALUATE

Each partnership starts with a FIT meeting to discuss your goals: budget, timing, design, construction partners, and more. This collaboration ensures our team is completely aligned with yours, and helps you decide that Rapids is the right company for you.

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PERFORM

Regular meetings and our overall availability keeps you informed of progress and helps to resolve potential issues. We also stage your entire kitchen equipment package using our network of warehouses to deliver equipment as the project timeline requires.

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SUPPORT

To ensure your kitchen is working exactly how you envisioned it, we routinely follow up with you and the entire project team over the next three months, and we are always available to help with any issues you may encounter.

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ONBOARD

To make sure your space is designed to meet your operational and budgetary needs, we tackle everything from general space planning to creating detailed construction documents for drains, electrical connections, and other utilities.

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DELIVER

Our project coordinators and expert installation professionals work with the construction team to put your kitchen together efficiently, including setting up factory-authorized startups and providing details on your service professional network.

Commercial Foodservice Solutions

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DESIGN

Our experienced project management team will coordinate with architects, contractors, and more to ensure your build goes smoothly.

  • Kitchen layout and design
  • Equipment selection
  • Workflow optimization
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability
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BUILD

Our experienced project management team will coordinate with architects, contractors, and more to ensure your build goes smoothly.

  • Address relevant code issues for expedited approval
  • Coordinate equipment package and utility requirements with Owner and Design Team
  • Provide complete coordination plans for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and special conditions
  • Manage site conditions, trades coordination, and equipment installation verification
  • Offer equipment removal and disposal services
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SUPPLY

We offer expert recommendations and use our vendor relationships to get you the best fit within budget and on time.

  • 10,000 products in our regular catalog
  • 9,000 products available through our E-Commerce webstore
  • 86,400 online orders processed
  • 4,000 products available in our retail store locations and adjacent warehouses
  • 1,096,489 items purchased online

Retail Locations

Marion, IA – Showroom & Warehouse

St. Paul, MN – Retail

LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION

Rapids Contract & Design serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Our experts are ready to assist with your foodservice needs—contact us for support, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.