New School // Restaurant Consulting - Los Angeles, California

Grace Beck

Paul Pruitt of New School Consulting is the MacGyver of the restaurant industry.

In an industry with dismal success rates, I was not content to become just another "statistic" drowning in a sea of failure and malcontent. I opted for a more proactive approach and met with Paul, who came with a rather impressive resume in hand. Unlike his counterparts from other consulting firms, Paul made a lasting impression from the beginning.

Paul listened to my concerns and goals then guided my restaurant onto the best path to achieve those objectives. With the comprehensive framework he laid out for the entire staff, we soon discovered his prodigiously notable strengths in concept development and financial analysis and modeling. Paul developed new ideas, designs and plans that covered almost every relevant step in the business workflow.
Paul also ensured the business end looked just as good as the rest of the restaurant by implementing financial planning and evaluation tools that he constructed. These tools and resources were easy to comprehend and implement; instead of feeling inundated by numbers, Paul's methods provided fiscal clarity and objectivity.

This man is passionate about his convictions when it comes to the restaurant business. The 20+ years of experience manifested itself in every step of the way. Without a doubt, Paul performed beyond my expectations. He has a strong sense of responsibility and always delivers on his promises, big or small. Throughout the process, Paul was always patient and approachable. He would clearly explain his methods and ideas. He genuinely respected the restaurant's resources and cared for the success of my business as if it was his own. If anything, my only regret is not reaching out to him sooner.