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.
How to Choose Commercial Patio Furniture for Restaurants
How to Choose Commercial Patio Furniture for Restaurants Outdoor dining has become an essential part of the modern restaurant experience. A well-designed patio can increase seating capacity, improve guest satisfaction, and generate additional revenue during peak...
How to Replace Traditional Cook Lines with Two Cooking Systems
How to Replace Traditional Cook Lines with Two Cooking Systems Designing an institutional kitchen often begins with a standard checklist: convection ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, kettles, fryers, ranges, and holding cabinets. For decades, this traditional cook line...
Designing the Bartender‑Centered Bar
Designing the Bartender‑Centered Bar Behind every great cocktail is a bartender who can move fast, stay organized, and work comfortably through a long shift. That bartender-first mindset is exactly what sets Perlick apart in the bar equipment industry. Perlick’s...
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.
Manager/Office Staff Cleaning & Maintenance Tasks
Your management staff will need to play a key roll during this transition. Not only are they paramount in connecting employees with ownership and accounting/bankers while we schedule hours to maintain cashflow until the PPP funding kicks in, they’ll be essential for maintaining a safe work environment when staff is working together.
Back-of-the-House Staff Cleaning & Maintenance Tasks
Cleaning your back-of-the-house operations may not seem like a big deal post-COVID-19 – if you don’t have an open kitchen, the customers don’t go back there, right? Well, think of this as an opportunity to show your customers just how much sanitation and customer safety is a priority for you and your restaurant.
Bar Staff Cleaning & Maintenance Tasks
Your bar and beverage services have undoubtedly seen a reduction while the COVID-19 outbreak has closed down nearly all of our dining rooms. Use this temporary lull in service to deep clean your bar areas. Now is the best time to pull equipment out from the bar and away from the walls to clean, sanitize, and re-organize.
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.
Rapids To Be FULL PLATE Sponsor of Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
Rapids To Be FULL PLATE Sponsor of Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week apids 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 2023 he 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....
October 2022 FE&S Magazine DSR of the Month is Theresa Peterson
October 2022 FE&S Magazine DSR of the Month is Theresa Peterson ongratulations go out to Rapids' very own Theresa Peterson for her recognition as being the Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine October...
DEEM Winners
Our mission statement here at Rapids is to “Deliver Excellence in Every Moment.” In order to do that, we have four 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!
Scott Bonner – DEEM Winner May 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment May 2024 Scott Bonner Retail Store Manager Nominator: Theresa Gervenak For: Putting the Customer First "Scott was off on vacation today, a team member needed to leave to help a family member and he needed to come in on his day off...
Guy Argent – DEEM Winner April 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment April 2024 Guy Argent Project Manager Nominator: Eric Schmitt For: Minding Your Ping "He took time this week to send an email to a wide group involved in a sale. The thank you was directed at an account manager who had worked...
Joey Labosky – DEEM Winner March 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment March 2024 Joey Labosky Product & Pricing Analyst Nominator: Jenna Carstens For: Putting the Customer First " Recent Projects LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION Rapids Contract serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and...
Darrin Birkicht – DEEM Winner February 2024
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment February 2024 Darrin Birkicht Warehouse Specialist Nominator: 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 2024 Charles Viveros Retail Associate Nominator: 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...
Theresa Gervenak – DEEM Winner December 2023
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment December 2023 Theresa Gervenak Director of Project Management Nominator: 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...
LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
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