RMD Group

RMD Group is a San Diego-based hospitality consulting, management, and venue development firm specializing in the launch and operation of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Founded by three partners — Dave Renzella, Dan Renzella, and Michael Georgopoulos — the company grew out of hands-on experience working up through the hospitality industry, developing a deep understanding of the operational, strategic, and experiential factors that determine a venue's success or failure. The firm's first major project involved renovating and reopening Side Bar, a nightlife venue that became a landmark success in the San Diego market and established RMD Group's reputation as a transformative force in the industry. Today, the company operates and consults on venues across the United States, serving both startup concepts and established brands seeking rebrands or performance improvements. RMD Group offers a comprehensive suite of services that spans the full lifecycle of a hospitality venue. These include concept development, strategic planning, marketing, promotions, operations management, and full concept-to-launch engagements. The firm positions itself as both an owner-operator and a consulting partner, meaning its methodologies are actively tested and refined at its own properties before being applied to client venues. This gives the team a practical, data-driven edge that distinguishes it from traditional outside consultants. The company works with a wide range of hospitality partners, from individual venue owners and hotel food and beverage directors to celebrity chefs and real estate investment groups. Notable client relationships include the Hard Rock Hotel, Chef Akira Back's Lumi rooftop concept, and HP Investments, among others. Testimonials from these partners highlight RMD Group's ability to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and create compelling guest experiences that generate repeat business. RMD Group's core value proposition centers on three pillars: providing experienced vision to avoid costly missteps, delivering momentum and confidence to client teams through a proven process, and applying real-world ownership experience rather than purely theoretical consulting frameworks. The firm emphasizes that its proprietary process, vendor relationships, and operational philosophies are continuously updated through active venue management, ensuring that its expertise remains current and applicable to evolving market conditions. With a track record spanning numerous successful venues and a team described as deeply committed to high standards and hard work, RMD Group serves as a full-service hospitality partner for those seeking to launch, rebrand, or optimize restaurant, bar, and nightclub venues in competitive markets.