Paul Turano | Founder, New England Restaurant Consultants

With over three decades of hands-on success in the Boston restaurant scene, Paul Turano has done what most only dream of: launched, operated, and profitably exited from multiple acclaimed restaurant concepts. Now, he’s helping others do the same.
The Restaurateur Behind the Reputation

Before founding New England Restaurant Consultants, Paul wasn’t just advising—he was in the kitchen, on the floor, and behind the books. As the founder of Tryst, Spitfires BBQ, Olio, and the Cook restaurants in Newton and Needham, Paul turned concepts into destinations. These ventures didn’t just survive Boston’s competitive culinary landscape—they thrived.

• Olio: Nationally recognized by Zagat’s Top 100 Restaurants
• Cook: Local favorite with two locations and regional acclaim
• Spitfires BBQ & Tryst: Community staples with strong brand loyalty and successful exits

What Sets Paul Apart?

While others guess, Paul measures. Every strategy is rooted in his real-world experience and precise data analysis:

• Market Intelligence: Know your competitors and your niche.
• Consumer Profiling: Serve what your customers actually want.
• Trend Forecasting: Stay ahead of local and national shifts.
• Financial Clarity: Understand the numbers that make or break a restaurant.
• Exit Planning: Build your business with the end in mind.

Services Tailored for Restaurant Success

Whether you’re acquiring your first location, refining operations, or preparing for a high-value exit, Paul offers:

✔ Concept Development
✔ Feasibility & Financial Modeling
✔ Operational Consulting
✔ Strategic Positioning & Branding
✔ Exit Strategy & Valuation Support

Thought Leader. Trusted Voice.

Featured on the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s “Together We Win” podcast, Paul shares candid lessons from the trenches—real stories of risk, reinvention, and resilience.