Commercial Kitchen Design
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Design Your Foodservice Dream
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.
A Smooth Build Process
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.
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Built on Vision. Designed for Tomorrow.
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Rapids Contract partners with businesses to design and build high-performing kitchens rooted in future-ready functionality, deep market insight, and a consultative approach. With a certified design team, a collaborative process, and a strong Midwest market focus, we turn your vision into an executable, worry-free solution—built to last and designed to grow with your business. While you focus on serving your community, we’ll deliver a foodservice operation that performs.
Our commercial kitchen design work speaks for itself, check out our projects page to see examples of our previous work.
Commercial Foodservice Solutions
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!
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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.
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Explore More In Your Industry
Since our inception in 1936 as Rapids Inc., Rapids Contract & Design has grown tremendously. This growth has led us to serve numerous markets and help hundreds of businesses build their ideal commercial kitchen setup.
Bar/Beer
Fast Food/QSR
Multi-Unit/Chain
Restaurant
Café Design
College/University
Office Cafeteria
K-12 Cafeterias
Hospital/Healthcare
Senior Living
Hotels
All Markets
Your Vision Executed
At Rapids Contract & Design, we turn ideas into foodservice spaces that perform today and adapt for tomorrow. Our certified design team partners with you from concept through construction, translating your vision into efficient, future-ready kitchens and bars. Every detail is planned for flow, safety, productivity, and profitability—so your operation performs as beautifully as it looks.
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Case Studies & Blogs
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...
Facility Design Success – School Nutrition Magazine Contribution
Facility Design Success - School Nutrition Magazine Article Contribution with Luke Greenn the dynamic world of school construction and renovation, designing efficient and functional foodservice spaces is a...
Rapids Helps Spark Nechus’ Dream at NewBo City Market
Rapids Helps Spark Nechus’ Dream at NewBo City MarketWe’re proud to share some exciting news from NewBo City Market - one of its newest vendors, Nechus South American Food, has officially opened its doors, and Rapids was honored to play a role in making it happen. As...
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.
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