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.
Choosing the Right Disposer and Collector Systems for Commercial Kitchens
Choosing the Right Disposer and Collector Systems for Commercial Kitchens In commercial kitchens, efficiency, sanitation, and compliance are more than just operational goals - they are essential to running a successful foodservice operation. Disposers and collector...
Smarter Menu Sourcing & Kitchen Logistics
Smarter Menu Sourcing & Kitchen Logistics When people think about opening a restaurant or planning a new kitchen, the focus usually falls on equipment, layout, and the excitement of building a menu. But one of the biggest influences on day-to-day success isn’t a piece...
Why High-Volume Kitchens Choose Cres Cor QuikTherm
Why High-Volume Kitchens Choose Cres Cor QuikTherm When you’re feeding hundreds - or thousands - of people a day, every piece of equipment has to work harder, move faster, and stay consistent. That’s why operations across foodservice are turning to the Cres Cor...
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.
Hot Dog Equipment Necessities
Explore the most popular hot dog cooking and serving equipment to find the best options for your hot dog concept.
Raising the Bar | Enhancing the Bartender Experience Through Design
A new trend has emerged where the bartender experience has become just as important as the customer’s when it comes to bar design.
Smallwares Requirements for a 200-Seat Cafeteria
Smallwares Requirements for a 200-Seat Cafeteria esigning a cafeteria that allows your customer to easily identify and load their tray with what they crave requires knowledge and preparation. To simplify...
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.
FE&S September 2019 Facility Design of the Month: Café 655
September 2019 Facility Design Project of the Month: Café 655! The design project for Principal Financial Group - Café 655 managed to achieve two goals that, initially, may seem at odds with one another: (1) use 1/4 the space of the old café and (2) increase staff...
#RapidsCares Visits Haven House
#RapidsCares Visits Haven House Jason Wacker, Rapids’ very own Contract & Design Specialist, embodied the #RapidsCares program when he recently donated some of his time to help put together ready-made meals for the guests of Haven House in St Louis, MO. Jason and the...
Pay-It-Forward with Groundswell Cafe
Pay-It-Forward with Groundswell Cafe roundswell Cafe's foundation is built upon a simple belief: everyone deserves access to healthy food. In order to make this a reality for those who live in Cedar Rapids...
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!
Travis Nissen – DEEM Winner October 2022
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment October 2022 Travis Nissen Star Technician Nominator: Dennis Snyder For: Being a Problem Solver "Travis has been a leader on the cold side of Star Food Equipment and has shown true leader ship ability through his willingness to...
Paul Adams – DEEM Winner September 2022
Delivering Excellence in Every MomentSeptember 2022 Paul Adams Executive Director of Marketing, Ecommerce & Retail Solutions Nominator: Darrin Birkicht For: Minding His Ping "In the short time I have worked here, almost everyone seems so nice. However Paul seems to...
Kaltuma Ahmed – DEEM Winner August 2022
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment August 2022 Kaltuma Ahmed Retail Store Sales Associate Nominator: Tony Mills For: Putting the Customer First "The owner of Coney Island in St Paul called to let me know that Kaltuma was a delight to work with in the store."
Dan Gorbatjuk – DEEM Winner July 2022
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment July 2022 Dan Gorbatjuk Warranty & Claims Specialist Nominator: Tom Roberts For: Being Personally Accountable " Recent Projects
Lisa Pfeiffer – DEEM Winner June 2022
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment June 2022 Lisa Pfeiffer Parts Manager at Star Nominator: Miki Blair For: Putting the Customer First "I had a last minute rush request to get an order out for one of the outside sales team members right around 330pm. After...
Jason Wutzke – DEEM Winner May 2022
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment May 2022 Jason Wutzke Warehouse Supervisor In charge of the warehouse of the Rapids Wholesale Marion facility and its staff. He supervises the inventory, making sure items are stocked and they reach their destinations on time when...
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