Design
Whether you need to remodel an existing space or are starting from scratch, make your foodservice dream a reality with our comprehensive design process. Check out our project at Café 655 at The Principal to see how we bring Design to life.
Build
Our experienced project management team will coordinate with architects, contractors, and more to ensure your build goes smoothly. Check out our University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital project to see how we manage the build process.
Supply
We have the knowledge to provide expert recommendations, as well as the vendor relationships to get you the best fit within budget and on time! Our Union Depot Bar & Grill project is a great example of how we can help.
Commercial Foodservice Solutions
Our goal is to provide an end product solution for foodservice operations that is attractive, functional, labor efficient, and that does not cost an extraordinary amount of money to build. Our commercial kitchen design work speaks for itself, check out our projects page to see examples of our previous work.
We have extensive experience working with end users, contractors and architects, and we consider all aspects of a project. In addition, Rapids is well positioned to deliver your kitchen equipment to you at highly competitive price points. Through our affiliation with some of our industry’s top buying groups we can deliver procurement of your kitchen package at a price that meets any budget. For innovative foodservice design services, creative yet practical consultative advice, and an award winning support staff to aid you every step of the way, get in touch with one of our experienced professionals today!
Commercial Foodservice Solutions
Our goal is to provide an end product solution for foodservice operations that is attractive, functional, labor efficient, and that does not cost an extraordinary amount of money to build. Our commercial kitchen design work speaks for itself, check out our projects page to see examples of our previous work.
We have extensive experience working with end users, contractors and architects, and we consider all aspects of a project. In addition, Rapids is well positioned to deliver your kitchen equipment to you at highly competitive price points. Through our affiliation with some of our industry’s top buying groups we can deliver procurement of your kitchen package at a price that meets any budget. For innovative foodservice design services, creative yet practical consultative advice, and an award winning support staff to aid you every step of the way, get in touch with one of our experienced professionals today!
The Rapids Proven Process
EVALUATE
Each partnership starts with a FIT meeting to discuss your goals: budget, timing, design, construction partners, and more. This collaboration ensures our team is completely aligned with yours, and helps you decide that Rapids is the right company for you.
PERFORM
Regular meetings and our overall availability keeps you informed of progress and helps to resolve potential issues. We also stage your entire kitchen equipment package using our network of warehouses to deliver equipment as the project timeline requires.
SUPPORT
To ensure your kitchen is working exactly how you envisioned it, we routinely follow up with you and the entire project team over the next three months, and we are always available to help with any issues you may encounter.
ONBOARD
To make sure your space is designed to meet your operational and budgetary needs, we tackle everything from general space planning to creating detailed construction documents for drains, electrical connections, and other utilities.
DELIVER
Our project coordinators and expert installation professionals work with the construction team to put your kitchen together efficiently, including setting up factory-authorized startups and providing details on your service professional network.
The Rapids Proven Process
EVALUATE
Each partnership starts with a FIT meeting to discuss your goals: budget, timing, design, construction partners, and more. This collaboration ensures our team is completely aligned with yours, and helps you decide that Rapids is the right company for you.
ONBOARD
To make sure your space is designed to meet your operational and budgetary needs, we tackle everything from general space planning to creating detailed construction documents for drains, electrical connections, and other utilities.
PERFORM
Regular meetings and our overall availability keeps you informed of progress and helps to resolve potential issues. We also stage your entire kitchen equipment package using our network of warehouses to deliver equipment as the project timeline requires.
DELIVER
Our project coordinators and expert installation professionals work with the construction team to put your kitchen together efficiently, including setting up factory-authorized startups and providing details on your service professional network.
SUPPORT
To ensure your kitchen is working exactly how you envisioned it, we routinely follow up with you and the entire project team over the next three months, and we are always available to help with any issues you may encounter.
The Rapids Proven Process
EVALUATE
Each partnership starts with a FIT meeting to discuss your goals: budget, timing, design, construction partners, and more. This collaboration ensures our team is completely aligned with yours, and helps you decide that Rapids is the right company for you.
ONBOARD
To make sure your space is designed to meet your operational and budgetary needs, we tackle everything from general space planning to creating detailed construction documents for drains, electrical connections, and other utilities.
PERFORM
Regular meetings and our overall availability keeps you informed of progress and helps to resolve potential issues. We also stage your entire kitchen equipment package using our network of warehouses to deliver equipment as the project timeline requires.
DELIVER
Our project coordinators and expert installation professionals work with the construction team to put your kitchen together efficiently, including setting up factory-authorized startups and providing details on your service professional network.
SUPPORT
To ensure your kitchen is working exactly how you envisioned it, we routinely follow up with you and the entire project team over the next three months, and we are always available to help with any issues you may encounter.
Rapids Contract In the News
Facility Design Success – School Nutrition Magazine
Green highlights the urgency of involving foodservice administrators early in the process, ensuring their needs aren’t relegated to a secondary status.
Developing a Solid Design-Build Strategy
Check out the Spring 2023 issue of FEDA News & Views Magazine, where Rapids President Eric Schmitt, and other industry experts, share their valuable insights.
Jason Wange’s Interview with Theresa Peterson 2022 DSR of the Month for October
Jason Wange of Foodservice Powerplant Network speaks with our very own Theresa Peterson to discuss her being named FE&S DSR of the Month.
Do-It-All Kitchens for Changing Times
Managing a restaurant with fewer resources requires new thinking in kitchen design, equipment, technology and more.
Tom Roberts provides insight to this article featuring City Foundry STL Food Hall, Soul Kitchen, and more.
Read more of Rapids recent notable achievements through the years! From commercial kitchen design to planning to awards in our industry along the way.
LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
Rapids Contract serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri!
Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm CST.
Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm CST.