CDZ Consulting LLC

Founded in 1966, Technomic Inc., is a research and consulting company specializing in food and food services industry comprising restaurants, food suppliers and related firms. Based in Chicago, Ill., it provides consultancy services for various categories such as suppliers/trade associations, operators, adult beverage suppliers, investor and litigation support. Its research avenues include proprietary consulting/research, common interest research, food service planning program and share groups. It caters to clients such as manufacturers and distributors of food and beverage products, packaging, supplies, disposables, equipment, supermarket chains, chain restaurant companies, industry trade associations and financial institutions serving the food industry. It also offers its services in Canada and the United Kingdom. Some of its affiliates are CHD Expert, GuestMetrics, McMillan Doolittle and Willard Bishop Consulting.

Founded in 1964, Resource Dealer Group deals in automotive warranty business. The company provides branded and private-label insurance and noninsurance products through its automotive dealerships and dealership consolidators, vehicle distributors, manufacturers, and maintenance and repair centers. It also offers products and programs through financial institutions, Internet and alternative distribution channels. Located in Dallas, Resource Dealer Group is a subsidiary of The Warranty Group, one of the leading providers of extended service plans, with operations in more than 30 countries. The holding company offers underwriting, claims administration, and compliance and marketing expertise. The Warranty Group provides solutions for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods, including autos, homes, consumer electronics and appliances.