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.
Smart Equipment for Efficiency & Consistency in Commercial Kitchens
Smart Equipment for Efficiency & Consistency in Commercial Kitchens In today’s commercial kitchens, efficiency and consistency are closely connected. Operators must deliver the same food quality every time, often with limited staff, high volume, and little room...
Designing Smarter Kitchens with Turbofan Convection Ovens
Designing Smarter Kitchens with Turbofan Convection OvensAt Rapids Contract & Design, we keep up with the latest commercial kitchen equipment to help plan smarter kitchens. Recently, our team attended a session with Kyle Rinker from Moffat, which gave us a closer...
Commercial Kitchen Essentials Start With the Menu
Commercial Kitchen Essentials Start With the MenuWhen planning a commercial kitchen, it’s easy to focus on equipment first. Shiny new ranges, walk-in coolers, and prep stations often feel like the foundation of the space. In reality, the most successful kitchens are...
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.
Reopening Guidelines by State
Reopening Guidelines by Statehe requirements for reopening restaurants and other non-essential businesses vary by state. These differences can include mandatory testing, PPE prevalence, restaurant capacity...
Promoting Your Business Online During COVID-19
Promoting Your Business Online During COVID-19hese past few months, a lot of restaurants have had to change the way they do business due to COVID-19. To survive the pandemic, many foodservice establishments...
Adapting in a Pandemic: How Foodservice Dealers are Handling COVID-19 Challenges
Adapting in a Pandemic: How Foodservice Dealers are Handling COVID-19 Challengeshen the mandates requiring restaurants to close their dining areas started pouring in, foodservice equipment and supply dealers...
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 Sponsor Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2025
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 February 20, 2025. This event will take place at the...
Rapids Wholesale Receives 2024 Bravo Award
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 celebrates locally-owned businesses making a positive...
Eric Schmitt: A Leader Shaping the Corridor’s Future
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 honorees in the 2024 Forty Under 40 class. This...
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!
Theresa Gervenak – DEEM Winner February 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment February 2025Theresa Gervenak Director of Project Management Nominator: Margarita Vasquez For: Cultivating Community"I would like to take a moment to recognize someone who truly deserves it. She has gone above and beyond to help...
Dejanai Tolliver – DEEM Winner January 2025
Dejanai Tolliver quickly advanced to top salesperson for December, stepping up to manage the store solo on December 31st with professionalism and enthusiasm. Her swift learning and adaptability earn her this month’s DEEM Award for embracing accountability.
Scott Bonner – DEEM Winner December 2024
During our holiday celebration in St. Paul, Scott Bonner stepped outside to assist a customer, even though the store was closed. His dedication to customer care and ability to quickly return to the team festivities earned him this month’s DEEM Award for cultivating community.
Jason Andriano – DEEM Winner November 2024
While Scott was on vacation, Jason Andriano stepped in to assist the retail department by handling bank runs, ensuring smooth operations. His dedication, teamwork, and willingness to go beyond his usual duties exemplify the values we uphold at Rapids. Jason’s contributions are truly appreciated.
Darrin Birkicht – DEEM Winner October 2024
When a customer’s fryer broke down on a Saturday, Darrin Birkicht stepped in without hesitation to provide a replacement gas hose, allowing the customer to reopen. His willingness to help on his day off exemplifies the spirit of innovating tenaciously. Great job, Darrin!
Amy Beason – DEEM Winner September 2024
Amy Beason stepped up to help in the warehouse with little training, assisting Austin while Darrin and Jason were away. Her positive attitude and willingness to support the team, even after Darrin returned with a bad back, exemplify the spirit of cultivating community. Thank you, Amy!
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