Foodservice Industry Insights
Insights & Innovations
Learn how our tailored foodservice solutions have helped clients overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and exceed expectations. These success stories demonstrate our commitment to excellence and our ability to deliver results.
Which Kind of Ice is Right for Your Business?
Which Kind of Ice is Right for Your Business? Choosing the right ice for your business can significantly impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. With various ice types and machines available, it's essential to understand which kind of ice best suits...
ColdZone: Innovating for the Future
ColdZone: Innovating for the FutureCold Zone, a proud member of the Rheem family of brands, specializes in high-quality refrigeration solutions. Their product lines include unit coolers, air-cooled conditioning units, specialty products, and larger coolers designed...
Understanding the EPA’s AIM Act: Impact on the Foodservice Industry
Understanding the EPA's AIM Act: Impact on the Foodservice IndustryThe landscape of refrigeration systems in the foodservice industry is undergoing significant regulatory changes, particularly with the implementation of new EPA regulations under the American...
Research & Reports
In our restaurant research and reports, we explore advancements in kitchen equipment, automation, and smart technologies that streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Our expert insights help you integrate these tools seamlessly into your business.
Facility Design Success – School Nutrition Magazine Contribution
Facility Design Success - School Nutrition Magazine Article Contribution with Luke Greenn the dynamic world of school construction and renovation, designing efficient and functional foodservice spaces is a...
Developing a Solid Design-Build Strategy
Developing a Solid Design-Build Strategy - FEDA News & Views Magazine Article Contributionre you looking to enhance your design-build strategy and achieve successful project outcomes? Look no further...
Improving Architect/Client Communication with Rapids
Improving Architect/Client Communication with Rapidshen it comes to projects like kitchen design, communication and trust between everyone involved is essential for success. Each new project is a massive...
News & Announcements
Delve into Rapids’ collaborations with top publications, celebrate our industry honors, and share our involvement in community and industry events. Discover our joint ventures with leading magazines and websites, showcasing innovative ideas and cutting-edge knowledge. We proudly highlight our awards that recognize excellence in the foodservice sector.
MILITARY RECOGNITION DAY – Above and Beyond Award
RAPIDS & AFFILIATES Military Recognition Day - Above and Beyond AwardVideo of award ceremony and conversation with Randy SnyderWe are proud to announce that Rapids & Affiliates has been honored with the prestigious “Above and Beyond Award” by the Employer...
Rapids To Be FULL PLATE Sponsor of Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
Rapids To Be FULL PLATE Sponsor of Cedar Rapids Restaurant Weekapids will be the Full Plate Sponsor for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week including the Fork & Knife Feast on February 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event...
Rapids Team Attends NAFEM 2023
Rapids Team Attends NAFEM 2023he 2023 NAFEM Convention and Tradeshow was a success for Rapids Foodservice as over 20 team members from all 3 branches of our company were able to participate in the event. The...
DEEM Winners
Our mission statement here at Rapids is to “Deliver Excellence in Every Moment.” In order to do that, we have five company values that every employee strives to emulate in every interaction with customers (both internal and external) that serve as “pillars” to our mission statement, holding it up and ensuring we can provide a superior experience. See all of our previous winners that were nominated by their coworkers!
Joey Labosky – DEEM Winner March 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment March 2024Joey Labosky Product & Pricing AnalystNominator: Jenna Carstens For: Putting the Customer First "Joey helped me with a last minute task at the beginning of the month. I had thought I'd printed flyers correctly for...
Darrin Birkicht – DEEM Winner February 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment February 2024Darrin Birkicht Warehouse SpecialistNominator: Eric Colby For: Being Personally Accountable "Yesterday when I left, I had noticed that there were several large rocks that had been plowed all over the receiving and...
Charles Viveros – DEEM Winner January 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment January 2024Charles Viveros Retail AssociateNominator: Scott Bonner For: Being Personally Accountable "Whether it's the last-minute assembly of a piece of equipment for a customer, or the early morning disassembly and disposal of...
Theresa Gervenak – DEEM Winner December 2023
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment December 2023Theresa Gervenak Director of Project ManagementNominator: Jeff Menster For: Being Personally Accountable "On Dec 21, 2023, Theresa was scheduled for a day off. Instead of sleeping in, she came to the office and spent...
Kip Opheim – DEEM Winner October 2023
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment October 2023Kip Opheim Director of Project ManagementNominator: Miki Blair For: Being a Problem Solver "Due to employee outages, Kip took charge and made sure many of our projects stayed on track and running smoothly. Because of...
Paul Adams – DEEM Winner September 2023
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment September 2023Paul Adams Executive Director of Marketing, Ecommerce & Retail SolutionsNominator: Chad Knipfer For: Being a Problem Solver "Yvonne had a training in the test kitchen and the presenter had some issues getting...
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Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm CST.