# Restaurant Development Services, Inc.

> Restaurant Development Services, Inc. is a restaurant consulting firm specializing in back-office analysis, business plan development, debt placement, landlord representation and other financial services. Founded in 1994 by Paul Fields, RDS serves restaurateurs in the start-up, operating, expansion and emerging-growth phases across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, United States, International.

- Location: 18207-D Flower Hill Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
- Phone: 301-263-0400 (office), 301-379-8739 (mobile)
- Expertise: Restaurant consulting; Restaurant business plans; Outsourced CFO services; Restaurant bookkeeping and back-office analysis; Debt placement and restaurant financing; Landlord representation; Restaurant financial analysis

## Services

- [Back-Office Overview](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/back-office/): The report analyzes more than 50 back-office functions and delivers a report with overview, comments and recommendations for each. Included are accounting / bookkeeping procedures, human resources, financial controls, legal procedures and tax savings.
- [Restaurant Business Plans](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/business-plans/): The RDS business plan is a battle-tested document that combines strategy and tactics to achieve a desired plan for growth. RDS' clients have used the business plans to acquire financing, gain landlord confidence and investor support.
- [Outsourced CFO Services](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/outsourced-cfo/): This service is oriented to restaurant companies that cannot afford or justify the expense of a full-time CFO. Included are budgeting, lease negotiation, insurance, accounting oversight and project finance.
- [Financial Services](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/financial-services/): In addition, RDS provides a wide array of financial services oriented to the restaurant industry. Included are debt placement, financial analysis, lease review, landlord representation and international restaurant development.
- [Bookkeeping](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/bookkeeping/): Specialized full-charge restaurant bookkeeping via Restaurant Financial Services, LLC — data entry, accounts payable, payroll oversight, general ledger, fixed-asset maintenance and periodic municipal reporting.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/): Overview of RDS and its four core service areas.
- [About](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/about/): Company background and principals — Paul Fields, M.S. and Jason Righter.
- [Clients](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/clients/): Restaurants and hospitality groups RDS has served.
- [Contact](https://restaurantdevelopment.com/contact/): Request a quote or consultation.

## Selected clients

Blue Stripes, Fiola Mare, Boston Pizza, Rare, JJava, Estampa, Daikaya, Cadillac Ranch, Haikan, El Sapo, San Lorenzo, Urban Butcher, Doi Moi, Service Bar, Union Stage, Think Food Group, and many more across independent restaurants, multi-unit chains, franchises and international concepts.