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DESIGN

Whether you need to remodel an existing space or are starting from scratch, make your foodservice dream a reality with our comprehensive design process.

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BUILD

Communication is key – our experienced project management team will coordinate with architects, contractors, and more to ensure your build goes smoothly.

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SUPPLY

We have the knowledge to provide expert recommendations, as well as the vendor relationships to get you the best fit within budget and on time!

Effective Commercial Kitchen Design

We’ve worked with countless types of foodservice businesses to design efficient, high-performing kitchens that enhance workflow, maximize space, and support seamless operations. Explore commercial kitchen layouts to find the best design for your needs.

Restaurants & Bars

Create memorable dining experiences for customers while improving your restaurant’s functionality and profitability.

Hotels & Resorts

For hotel guests and staff, convenience and efficiency are paramount to any dining experience.

Cafeteria Kitchens

Meet the needs of your cafeteria’s operations by optimizing equipment, storage, and work areas for mass-producing meals.

Healthcare

Hospital kitchens and cafeterias represent some of the most demanding commercial cooking and dining spaces.

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Our Locations and Contract Service Area

We can best service customers within 4-6 hours of our office locations, and also regularly service multi-unit customers nationwide.

Cedar Rapids / Marion Headquarters

6201 S Gateway Drive, Marion, IA 52302

St. Louis Branch

13789 Rider Trail N Unit 105, Earth City, MO 63045

Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Branch

2475 Doswell Ave Suite B, St Paul, MN 55108

On-Site Project Management

Rapids Contract and Design manages your project from the first day to the final touches. With an experienced project manager on your side, you can stay on track with your restaurant and bar design and kitchen buildout. We keep our eye on the tradespeople and make sure they coordinate together with any inspections that your city requires.

Cafe 655 at Principal Financial Salad Bar Toppings
“As a contractor working in many kitchens over the years, I am always relieved to see when Rapids is handling the project. I always know that when they give me a date or time when something is going to be done, it will be. Bob, Luke, and Kip have always been great to work with, and I appreciate their attention to detail. They are the only kitchen / foodservice contractors I will recommend to anyone.”
Jason Floming

“Rapids went above and beyond by walking me through design, equipment selection, and permitting. My Rapids representative worked diligently to save money and even informed me when I could go with a less expensive piece of equipment. Having a very small space to create a kitchen, Rapids design was impressive in their use of space. Any cook would love this kitchen!”
Jim Steward

How do I know Rapids is the right fit for my business?

Great commercial kitchen design is dependent on a complete and thorough understanding of client needs and challenges. Rapids food service consultants would never start the design process without first having a FIT meeting with our client where they walk us through their project and get a chance to assess if Rapids is the partner they need.. Rapids Contract & Design understands that you have a unique concept in mind and need our CFSP-certified food service consultants to bring your vision and business goals to fruition while simultaneously optimizing functionality and efficiency in a commercial kitchen design that fits within your budget.

What is your service area?

Rapids Contract works with businesses across the entire United States with all their food service needs. We also have offices stationed in:

 

How much does this cost?

We offer an initial consultation for free, allowing us to discuss your project’s scope and requirements. Our typical project starting fee for basic foodservice design is approximately $2500, providing access to a team with decades of experience in the industry. Dependent on your needs and the complexity of your project, this fee will vary. We are happy to expand our contract our offerings to meet you where you are in the design process.

See Our Previous Work

We are all very proud of the time, effort, and hard work we put into each and every one of our projects – and it shows. Our attention to even the smallest of details is evident in everything we do, to the satisfaction of all of our customers big and small. Please feel free to explore our Projects page to see some of our highlighted projects over the years.

Cafe 655 at Principal Financial Burrito Bar

Why Work With Rapids?

On-Time Project Delivery

Great projects come in all different forms and require unique and exciting ideas to set them apart. Our strong and time-tested process for excellence results in an outstanding final product. Our team at Rapids has developed an unrivaled project delivery process that allows us to provide custom solutions for clients.

Talent – Experience and Training Matters

Our team is everything. We value all members of our staff and the skilled team behind the communications and processes we deliver to our clients. Rapids has won the Foodservice Equipment Reports’ Management Excellence award that recognized the entire organization’s dedication to taking care of our clients and our people.

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.