a unique and thoughtful approach to hospitality consulting.
may I speak?
We understand that the client’s vision and ideas come first. We exist to bridge the gap between operators and developers, through knowledge of place. We help open concepts that are cohesive, compelling and undeniably excellent.
At May I Speak Hospitality, we’re hyper-focused on using a tailored approach that achieves your specific goals.
services
Conceptual review
From site and tenant selection to concept refinement, budgeting, and design. We can help you evaluate your business opportunity with a proven, results driven mindset.
Pre-opening guidance and buildout oversight
Our team will help establish your critical path for market research, buildout, culture, marketing, and organizational leadership structure.
One-time business analysis
Comprehensive review, financial analysis and recommendations regarding concept cohesion and implementation for overall operational optimization.
Scott Sulma, Founder and CEO
Twenty years of concept development and restaurant operations experience has lent Scott Sulma a unique perspective into the hospitality industry. Scott’s multi-unit operations experience presented him with the opportunity to open multiple restaurants with world-renowned groups. In the last two decades, he has been named in Houston Business Journal’s 40 under 40 and been nominated for a James Beard Award. With reverence to the developer, owner, and chef, Scott understands that the client’s vision and ideas come first. Scott founded May I Speak Hospitality to bridge the gap between developer and operator and to help fellow professionals open concepts that are cohesive, compelling, and undeniably efficient.
what others are saying
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“Scott is a consummate professional with a collaborative mindset and a proactive disposition. He is action-driven and organized throughout each stage of the process. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Scott!”
Steve Radom, Managing Principal, Radom Capital
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“Scott was extremely instrumental in the success of the buildout at Marmo. He was professional, hands-on, and offered valuable insight from the client’s perspective throughout the process. He is the ideal point-of-contact for both the client and the contractor.”
-Josh Weisman, Founder and CEO of Construction Concepts