Rapids Wholesale Insights

Come learn about what makes Vollrath stand out from the competition on Thursday, May 17^th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Their mobile showroom will be parked at the Rapids Wholesale location at 6201 S Gateway Dr. in Marion, IA.

It’s that time of year again - when those of us in the foodservice industry try to find a moment for thankful reflection somewhere in between our hectic preparations for the influx of hungry holiday shoppers, fueling their quest for the perfect gifts for their loved ones.

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.

Missed the Vollrath Experience Tour? Don't worry - we've recapped some of the most important information, and took a ton of pictures!