Design Development Expands Services to Full Restaurant Design and Procurement

Design Development Company, a full-service restaurant, foodservice, and interior design firm based in Agoura Hills, California, has expanded its services to include kitchen and bar equipment, furniture, fixtures, and smallwares, marking a significant step in its 43-year history. Founded by Ron Lieberman, the company has been providing concept development, architectural and interior design, and commercial kitchen design for over three decades, working with notable clients such as Hard Rock Cafe, The Walt Disney Company, Starbucks, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Roy's, Kimpton hotel restaurants, and Gladstone's 4 Fish.

The expansion into the purchasing side of restaurant projects is a strategic move by Design Development Company to offer a comprehensive package of services from the initial concept to the opening day of a restaurant. The firm now covers the entire spectrum of design and procurement, including creative concept development, complete working drawings and permit coordination, kitchen and bar design with full specifications, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) sourcing, costing, and procurement, millwork such as bars, counters, stone tops, hostess stations, and wine displays, and opening-day and replacement smallwares, small appliances, and cookware.

Ron Lieberman, President and CEO of Design Development Company, emphasized the importance of reducing costs in the face of rising wages and food prices. The firm’s expanded services also include construction bidding coordination and introductions to FF&E and equipment financing, giving operators a second number to compare against their current provider.

Design Development Company is a family-run business, led by Ron Lieberman and David Lieberman, Vice President and Creative Director. The firm’s work extends beyond restaurants to include family entertainment centers, hotels, healthcare, and senior living projects, such as Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Sutter Hospital in Sacramento, Henry Mayo Hospital, and Grand Care and Country Villa skilled nursing facilities. The company describes itself as three generations of family experience working together.

Operators planning a new location, remodel, or refresh can send plans and existing specifications to the firm for a quote. Project photos and the full client list are available at the firm’s website, Design Development Group.