The second annual Rapids Chili Cook-Off took place today, combining delicious food with the chance to better the community through charitable donations. Twenty-seven employees came together to judge seven chilies, raising a total of $125 for United Way.
Dexter-Russell gave us the chance to learn more about how they set themselves apart from others in the industry by stopping by with their mobile education truck! Their engaging presentation and unique interior provided a lot of helpful information we wanted to pass on to you, our customers!
Matthew 25's new lunch cafe provides free, healthy meals to those who can't afford them using the donations of other customers.
Having a reliable pizza delivery bag is an important (and often overlooked) component of running a pizzeria. It doesn't matter how delicious your pizza is - if it arrives at the delivery location cold and shriveled, the customer won't be happy. To make choosing the right pizza bag for your establishment a little easier, Rapids has put together a list of the most fundamental features of a good pizza bag.
Quick video demonstration on how to install plate casters on Volition undercounter and prep units.
From watching a Rick Bayless presentation to discovering innovative new products, our time at the 2018 National Restaurant convention was well spent!
Our St. Louis branch chose to give their portion of our RapidsCares donation (5% of the proceeds from the sale of our Volition line) to Sweet Celebrations, a non-profit that provides birthday parties to children in homeless shelters.
Missed the Vollrath Experience Tour? Don't worry - we've recapped some of the most important information, and took a ton of pictures!
Extend the life of your jockey box and improve its performance with these helpful tips from Rapids, including cleaning suggestions and replacement parts.
Each year, Rapids Wholesale donates 5% of the proceeds from our Volition line to a charity, non-profit, or other organization that improves the lives of those in our community. Our 2018 Cedar Rapids branch recipient is Café 361.
