News & Announcements

Rapids Helps Spark Nechus’ Dream at NewBo City MarketWe’re proud to share some exciting news from NewBo City Market - one of its newest vendors, Nechus South American Food, has officially opened its doors, and Rapids...

National Restaurant Association Show 2025 HighlightsOur team from Rapids had the opportunity to attend the National Restaurant Association Show 2025—the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation. Held...

Rapids Wholesale Named ITW’s 2024 Dealer of the Year We are thrilled to announce that Rapids Wholesale Foodservice Equipment has been named ITW's 2024 Dealer of the Year for the Southwest region—an honor awarded to...

Join Us for Rational Cooking Live Events at Rapids Marion OfficeWe are excited to announce that in 2025, our Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design location in Marion will be hosting the Rational Cooking Live events...

Rapids Will Be Visiting NAFEM 2025 At Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design, we’re always looking to stay ahead of the curve. That’s why our team will be attending NAFEM 2025 from February 26-28, 2025, at the...

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Highlights St. Ludmila Bakery ProjectWe’re excited to share that Foodservice Equipment & Supplies recently highlighted our work on the St. Ludmila Catholic Church’s new bakery...

Rapids to Sponsor Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2025We are excited to share that Rapids will be the Full Plate Sponsor for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2025, including the highly anticipated Fork & Knife Feast on...

Rapids Wholesale Receives 2024 Bravo AwardRapids Wholesale Equipment is honored to have received the 2024 Bravo Award from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance at the Good Morning Cedar Rapids event. This award...

Eric Schmitt: A Leader Shaping the Corridor’s FutureAt Rapids Foodservice Contract Design, we are proud to share that our President, Eric Schmitt, has been recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the...