What people are saying about us.
“This letter is our recognition for Mario Abal for his exceptional work delivery demonstrated during his time collaborating with our Company, where he developed our Expansion and helped our company with growth in several countries such as US, Brazil, DR, Colombia, PR, Mexico and Panama. As part of our business development strategy, Mario Abal has successfully developed and opened numerous restaurants in all of these mentioned countries in both traditional and non-traditional channels (Airports, Hospitals, Shopping Centers), brands such as Margaritaville, Landshark, Carl’s Jr, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, 5 O’clock somewhere, Viena, Pollo Tropical, among other concepts. Abal has Negotiated multiple excellent Franchise agreements with all these mentioned Brands. To conclude, I would like to restate my recognition for Mario Abal as a very solid professional and has extraordinary knowledge in the Business Development, Franchise and restaurant industry.”
— Newton Maia Alves , CEO , International Meal Company
“Muy Mucho stores have managed to create a particular and unique concept, with a particular shopping experience that is highly valued by the consumer. A determining point in its success is its ability to adapt to commercial locations with new formats and highly effective sales. This is what makes the sign be highly demanded by commercial malls. Collaboration with a professional partner such as Retail Development Consulting present in the U.S. is essential to discover new markets and be able to carry out solid development.”
“Las tiendas Muy Mucho han conseguido crear un concepto particular y único, con una experiencia de compra particular y muy bien valorada por el consumidor. Un punto determinante en su éxito es su capacidad para adaptarse a ubicaciones comerciales con nuevos formatos y una venta muy efectiva. Lo que hace que el rótulo sea muy demandado por los malls comerciales. La colaboración con un partner profesional como Retail Development consulting presente en el país, es esencial para conocer los nuevos mercados y poder realizar un desarrollo sólido.”
— Albert Boada, Director of development and strategy at Muy Mucho
“The secret to the success of Muy Mucho is its particular style of decoration and accessories with unique nuances. Muy Mucho was born in Barcelona, absorbing the cosmopolitan and Mediterranean character of the city. Thanks to this particular spirit and its truly competitive prices, the company grew rapidly becoming the benchmark in the sector that it is today. Retail Development Consulting understood the added value of our brand and has therefore become the ambassador of our concept in new markets.”
“El secreto del éxito de muy Mucho es su estilo particular de decoración y complementos con matices únicos. Muy Mucho nace en Barcelona, absorbiendo el carácter cosmopolita y mediterráneo de la ciudad. Gracias a este espíritu particular y de sus precios realmente competitivos, la empresa creció rápidamente convirtiéndose en el referente del sector que es hoy en día. Retail Development Consulting comprendió el valor añadido de nuestra marca y por ello se ha convertido en el embajador de nuestro concepto en nuevos mercados.”
— Stefan Quiles, President at Muy Mucho
"Empezar cualquier proyecto internacional siempre da miedo, casi siempre lo difícil es hacerlo fácil, Mario Abal y su equipo lo consiguen desde el primer momento. Leyendo los testimonios todos coinciden en lo mismo, el compromiso de la persona en el proyecto y todo lo que eso conlleva. Implicación, responsabilidad y confianza hacen que Mario, no sea solo un partner, sino ya un buen amigo. Muchos países juntos Mario!"
— Jordi Quilez, Business Development Director, UDON
“Over the years of working with Mr. Abal, we at the McBride Company had the opportunity to observe Mario’s professional, personable and successful approach to project Management and Oversight. He has the unique ability to understand and overcome obstacles from pre-design thru opening day.”
— Eric J McBride. President / COO. The McBride Company
“It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to recommend Mario Abal from Retail Development Consulting. I have known Mario for over 10 years and we have worked on several projects, mostly in the restaurant and bar business; The projects included developing and building from scratch a food hall at the airport of San Juan (PR) with different QSR concepts. Also, he recommended and negotiated several Franchise and and license agreements, Landshark Bar & Grill and Enrique Tomas experience Restaurant among other concepts and brands. In my experience, I highly recommend RDC for its experience and tenacity to face new challenges.”
— Jose Algarin, President Management Group Investment (MGI), San Juan PR Airport / Republica Dominicana, Las Americas International Airport
“Los sueños por grandes que sean suelen ser ligeros de contenido y pocas veces imaginas la cantidad de trabajo y esfuerzo que requieren y la cantidad de personas necesarias para llevarlo a cabo. Pues una de esas personas que te hacen dar pasos de gigantes es Mario Abal , un auténtico profesional que dedica todo su talento a ayudarte a realizar tus sueños. Gracias Mario por tu ayuda y espero que sigamos haciendo “camino" juntos por muchos años. Pd. Estas letras están escritas en pleno camino De Santiago.”
— Enrique Tomas Fundador & CEO Enrique Tomas
“Mr. Abal from Retail Development Consulting, was responsible for sourcing new business opportunities and lettings and driving the economic welfare of the Centre. He spent much of his time liasing with the retail sector and communicating efficiently with our management department and our mutual client. His knowledge and experience in retail and food sectors were a particular benefit to the advice given and the opportunities sourced.”
— Stephen R Jaffe, Managing Director, PLUS SHOPS LTD
“Based on my business dealings with Mr. Abal, I can unequivocally state that I firmly believe he possesses “exceptional ability” in business. His acumen and his business insight have enabled him to realize the great potential for growth of American restaurant brands in Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr. Abal’s expertise in business development is significantly above what we ordinarily encounter. In addition, we believe Mr. Abal has made a unique contribution by conceiving a unique and highly efficient business model that will allow us (and potentially other American brands) to expand to other international markets with high Real Estate costs.”
— Kim Lopdrup, CEO, Red Lobster (Former President Darden International)
“RDC, with their restaurant management and branding experience, has provided construction management and business set up services to our restaurant and retail clients. RDC restaurant retail business has been forthright and professional in all our endeavors. Always diligent and detail-oriented, it can provide services promptly and perhaps more importantly, RDC has demonstrated the quality to remain flexible and adaptable to unforeseen conditions. I highly recommend RDC services and retail/restaurant development company.”
— Edgardo Macchi, 2+ Architects
“During Mr. Mario Abal’s tenure at our company, he demonstrated exceptional ability by leading the business development of our company in several key projects. Companies such as Inditex with their brands (Zara), Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Bershka, Mango, El Corte Inglés, Nike, McDonalds. As a result of Mr. Abal’s exceptional commercial strategy, gross revenue increased by 38% over previous years. Mr. Abal developed and implemented a theory entitled PTST, “Planning, Target, Strategy and Tactics”. The environment within which this theory was created was that the retail sector is not very common so Mr. Abal decided to create a club or partnership that would be comprised of companies that were involved in the commercial and real estate sector that specialized in retail. As a result of the creation of this club or partnership, those members were able to increase their efficiency and also their revenue.”
— Ramon Sierra, CEO, InmoRed / International Retail Network
“I’ve known Retail Development Consulting represented by Mario Abal for several years. In that timeframe, we have worked in different projects where he brought to me many business opportunities. I consider Mario Abal and his company a strategic business partner for Sysco Food we can trust when developing business and supporting national and international multi-unit operators. I recommend Mario Abal and his Company for any new venture or expansion restaurant or chain. The level of professionalism and the knowledge of the industry make him and his company a great asset.”
— Luis Landeta, Business Development Director. Sysco
“It has been always a pleasure to work with Mario Abal from Retail Development Consulting. Always professional, well informed and on the pulse. He knows the business inside and out. I certainly will entertain any concept he suggests for a retail venture.”
— Eleonora Dobkin-Parkinson, Director of International Business Development. Bal Harbour Shops. Whitman Family Development.
“Our experience with RDC has been nothing but the best. We have developed a great partnership over the years, and we count with RDC to help support our strategy growth on years to come.”
— Mauro Leder, Director of Franchise Operations, Pollo Tropical
“Mario and his team did an excellent job in helping us out in location search for our first store. He was always available and gave us support on everything we needed. We count on him to continue the location search work as we plan the expansion.”
— Marcos Negreiros, Morelia Paletas Gourmet, Owner