What It’s Really Like Serving Restaurant Clients and Why You Should Do It Anyway
Webinar Date: November 21, 2025 Serving restaurants can look intimidating from the outside, but Kristen Nies Ciraldo breaks it down in a way that makes the path clear. In this session, she explains what it’s really like to work with restaurant and bar clients, why the industry is misunderstood, and why accountants should consider this niche even with its fast pace and heavy data flow. Kristen talks about the tech landscape, the mindset of restaurant owners, the advisory role accountants naturally fill, and how your experience with financial data is the real advantage. She also outlines why restaurants value mid-range planning, practical insights, and the kind of support only accountants can give. If you’ve been curious about the restaurant niche or looking for a path where your work has visible impact, this session covers the realities and rewards of serving food and beverage clients.