The Washington DC-based consulting firm, Restaurant Development Services (RDS) has developed a new service specifically for the international restaurant community.

Specialising in business plan development, operations consulting and financial services RDS can offer ongoing services to restaurateurs looking to expand into the growing US market.

These services include customised consultation such as strategic and conceptual planning, financing and access to a wide network of contacts.

RDS can also offer many additional development services including architectural planning, construction services, real estate selection, accounting support, insurance services, equipment suppliers, point-of-sale selection, public relations and marketing, as well as services to support operations, planning, training and management.

Since its inception in 1994, RDS has worked with many different restaurateurs and restaurant groups including Chef Todd English (Figs), Chef Todd Gray (Equinox), Chef Roberta Donna (I Matti, Bebo Trattoria & Gallileo) and Chef Jose Andres (THINKfoodGroup).

Restaurant Development Services is keen to hear from companies and individuals that are ready the take the next step and introduce their concept to the United States restaurant market.

To contact RDS or for more information contact Paul Fields, the founder of the company at: [email protected]. Alternatively you can call: (020) 7612 4788 or visit the RDS website at: www.restaurantdevelopment.com