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.
FS1 vs. MEP: What You Need to Know Before Breaking Ground
FS1 vs. MEP: What You Need to Know Before Breaking Ground Get the Full Guide Your equipment layout shows where everything goes — but it does not tell your contractors where to run the gas, electric, or plumbing. That is what the MEP is for. When the two are not...
Gaylord Ventilation: The Hood for Every Kitchen
Gaylord Ventilation: The Hood for Every Kitchen When it comes to specifying commercial kitchen ventilation, the hood is one of the most consequential decisions on a project. It affects HVAC load calculations, make-up air design, energy performance, code compliance,...
Our Engineers’ First Step on Every Kitchen Project
Our Engineers' First Step on Every Kitchen Project Most people assume kitchen design starts with a floor plan. In practice, the most important work happens well before anyone touches a drawing. Earlier this year, Chris Simerda - one of our solution engineers out of...
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 State he 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-19 hese 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 Challenges hen the mandates requiring restaurants to close their dining areas started pouring in, foodservice equipment and supply...
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.
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Highlights St. Ludmila Bakery Project
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Highlights St. Ludmila Bakery Project We’re excited to share that Foodservice Equipment & Supplies recently highlighted our work on the St. Ludmila Catholic Church’s new bakery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This project is a perfect example...
Rapids to Sponsor Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2025
Rapids to Sponsor Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2025 We 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 Award Rapids 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...
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!
Tom Roberts – DEEM Winner May 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment May 2025 Tom Roberts Solutions Engineer Nominator: Jason Andriano For: Cultivating Community "Tom has done a tremendous job of "filling in the gaps" at the St. Paul office while we are in this transition period. In the absence of...
Joshua Wharton & Dennis Snyder – DEEM Winners April 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment April 2025 Joshua Wharton Junior Service Technician Dennis Snyder Service Manager Nominator: Kip Opheim For: Cultivating Community "I received a text message from a friend who was having issues with their dishwasher at Shelter...
Kade Yanda – DEEM Winner March 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment March 2025 Kade Yanda Project Manager Nominator: Eric Schmitt For: Innovating Tenaciously "Just this past week, Kade stopped in to my office to talk through an issue that her installation subcontractor was having. She came in with...
Theresa Gervenak – DEEM Winner February 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment February 2025 Theresa 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.
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