Iowa Restaurant Consulting & Design Services
Headquarters in Marion, IA
6201 South Gateway Dr.
Marion, IA 52302
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
(319) 727-8643
How We Are Different
Our restaurant design consultants’ services don’t just apply to commercial applications – some of our most frequent customers are high schools and colleges. Rapids can improve the flow of your cafeteria to allow students to get their food quickly and easily, as well as upgrade your kitchen to increase your menu or streamline your prep process!
No matter where you are serving your food – in a hotel, prison, country club, food hall, etc. – Rapids will work hard to create a kitchen and dining area both you and your customers will love!
Service Area
Our consulting and design services extend throughout Eastern Iowa and nearby regions — typically within a four-hour drive of our Marion, IA headquarters. This includes major cities like Des Moines, Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, Waterloo, Omaha, Chicago, and others across Iowa, Western Illinois, Southern Minnesota, and Northern Missouri.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or remodeling an existing kitchen, we’re ready to support your project with the expertise and creativity it deserves.
Outside Our Iowa Service Area?
We also have design offices in St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, and may still be able to assist with your project. Visit the location pages below to see if we service your area.
St. Paul Location
St. Louis Location
Cedar Rapids / Marion, IA
Omaha, NE
Chicago, IL
Davenport / Bettendorf, IA
Des Moines, IA
Dubuque, IA
Waterloo / Cedar Falls, IA
Mason City, IA
Ottumwa, IA
Rochester, MN
Mankato, MN
La Crosse, WI
Madison, WI
Prairie du Chien, WI
Rockford, IL
Peoria, IL
Bloomington, IL
Galesburg, IL
Kirksville, MO
Springfield, IL
Burlington, IA
Sioux City, IA
Fort Dodge, IA
Milwaukee, WI
Our Iowa Consultants
When you choose Rapids, you will have access to a number of different skill-sets, including project management and interior design. Find out more about the people you will be working with!
Troy Little
Vice President of Sales
Troy’s favorite project was Mellow Mushroom, due to the uniqueness of the concept, and his kids tell him his best dish is mac ‘n’ cheese! Learn more…
Luke Green
Solutions Engineer
Luke’s most challenging project involved a church that required a lot of pre-planning due to the age of the building, as well as a temporary kitchen so their after-school programs could remain open. His best dish is brisket! Learn more…
Robert Wiltgen
Project Manager
Bob thinks almost everything his wife cooks is awesome, and his favorite project (so far!) was the Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort because he worked this project from the ground up! Learn more…
Chris Gansen
Executive Director of Business Development
Chris brings a well-rounded approach to foodservice, combining effective communication with streamlined operations to drive success. Learn more…
Our Services
Using a combination of our experience, thorough training, and your input, the Rapids restaurant design consultants will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life.
Concept Development
We take your vision, target audience, and culinary offerings, to ensure every aspect aligns seamlessly to create a cohesive and captivating concept.
Site Feasibility Studies
Armed with comprehensive insights, we guide you to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and ensure maximum returns on your investment.
Branding Consultations
Our foodservice branding experts are the secret ingredient to crafting a captivating identity for your culinary concept.
Interior Design
We collaborate closely with you to understand your culinary vision and target audience, translating it into an enchanting interior that complements your cuisine flawlessly.
Draft Beer System Implementation
From selecting top-of-the-line equipment to optimizing the flow and balancing gas pressure, we ensure every aspect of your draft beer system is optimized for pouring perfection.
Our Iowa Projects
From Cedar Rapids to Des Moines and beyond, our Iowa-based team has brought foodservice projects to life for restaurants, schools, casinos, and more. These projects—many completed right here in our home state—reflect our team’s deep understanding of Midwestern operations, thoughtful design approach, and hands-on project management. Explore some of the work led by our Iowa team.
Our Clients
Our restaurant design consultants serve Cedar Rapids, Marion, and the surrounding areas including Iowa City, Coralville, Dubuque, Des Moines, Davenport, Anamosa, Waterloo, and more!
We’ve had the pleasure of Luke Green supporting our departments for the last 7 years, where he’s played many roles in supporting our mission. The primary support role Luke has played for our organization has been his involvement with our teams by helping in the classrooms. Luke comes in throughout the semesters and educates our students on how to design and develop a restaurant, as well as educate them on products and equipment. Luke heavily supports our operations through updates on new and discontinued products, and provides timely updates on price changes that impact our operations.
I really enjoyed working with Luke. I am comfortable with him and I feel that he is not trying to just “sell” me something, but trying to find solutions that work for me in the long run. He has ideas that make my operation run more smoothly. I will ask for him first, whenever I need something.
We have worked with Rapids on several school projects during my 15-year tenure as Nutrition Services Manager. From new kitchen construction and full kitchen remodel to problem-solving regarding smaller equipment requirements, they have met every need. The specialists at Rapids are true professionals in all aspects of their work. Customer service is high priority and they always go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. They are a large company who have been able to maintain a “small town attitude” in reference to serving their customers.
It was strongly suggested by my Franchise that I go with a “known” supplier to ensure a successful startup. I could have said this one week after I first met Troy and his Team and I continue to say it today; there is no one in this business that could do it better! I made the right choice and I would do it again and again! I have never once had hesitation or regret with choosing Rapids Wholesale due to leadership and wonderful support I received from Troy L.
LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
Rapids Contract & Design serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Our experts are ready to assist with your foodservice needs—contact us for support, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.
or call (800) 899-6604