Our Work

We save manufacturers and restaurants anywhere from 25 to 50% on their food/beverage concept development costs and cut time-to-market in half. This is possible because of our state-of-the-art test kitchen and consumer research facility and cost-effective process. Below you’ll find several case studies highlighting the food/beverage concept development and other work we do. You can also find a complete list of our clients here. To begin a project of your own, contact us.

Testimonials

"I’ve partnered with FDR in my current role as well as in previous roles, and they’ve proven their value across multiple business contexts. I’ve even relied on them to build an entire concept and menu from the ground up. Their versatility and ability to support a wide range of business needs make them a strong partner for any brand."

Art Carl, VP Culinary & Product Marketing, IHOP

"I’ve truly enjoyed working with Scott and Richard. Over time, that relationship has grown beyond just business—we consider them trusted partners and good friends, and it’s always a pleasure collaborating with them. We would absolutely recommend FDR to manufacturers looking for a strategic partner that understands how to drive real, scalable growth."

Salvatore Greco, Jr, President, Cusano's Baking Company

"The FDR team has earned our trust through years of good work. Compared to other partners we've had, they need less input and hand-holding from us to do their job, and thanks to their relationships and industry expertise, we've gotten to have conversations and walk through doors we had a hard time getting into before. I would certainly recommend FDR."

Kent Spellman, President, Mike's Hot Honey

"I'd absolutely recommend other brands work with FDR. They helped Buca Di Beppo innovate new, craveable menu items that are easy to execute. Plus, they treat their clients as a true business partner."

Jeff Ritson, Executive VP of Operations, Buca di Beppo

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Exclusive Platinum Partners

While our Preferred Vendor Network is vast in order to provide our restaurant and foodservice clients with varied options, there are a select few vendors we work with very closely. We call them our Exclusive Platinum Partners.

Preferred Vendor Network

Food and drink manufacturers trust FDR to innovate, prove, and sell products to restaurant brands and foodservice organizations. Plus, we work with vendors to develop products, complete their own consumer research in our commercial test kitchen, and more.

Restaurant Brand clients

FDR collaborates with many of the nation’s top restaurant chains on recipe development, menu development, and restaurant concept development. Here are just a few of the brands we've worked with.

Other Projects

It's not only manufacturers and restaurant brands we work with. We also create recipes/menus and source products for leading contract management, convenience stores, and lodging companies, and more.