Cedar Rapids catering company sees record orders driven by data center construction
Dostal Catering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is experiencing record-breaking orders, feeding thousands of construction workers due to ongoing data center projects in the city. Owner Jeff Mumm notes these are the largest orders in his 32 years, leading to a need for more staff. The data center construction boom has significantly boosted the local business.
Dostal Catering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in business, attributed to the ongoing construction of data centers in the area. Owner Jeff Mumm reported that the company received its first major order in November from a construction company working on a local data center, providing a Thanksgiving meal for 3,200 workers.
Since then, the catering business has been mostly booked, fulfilling subsequent large orders including 4,200 and later 5,000 box lunches. The boom has led Dostal Catering to seek new hires to keep up with demand.
Mumm highlighted that these are the largest orders his company has received in its 32 years of operation, marking a significant turnaround compared to being shut down for seven months during the COVID-19 pandemic.