In this part 2 episode with Laura, we dive into the reality of building tech for restaurant brands. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t creating the data—it’s making it easy, actionable, and automated for teams who don’t have the time or resources to figure it out. Hear the story of a 15-unit restaurant demo in 2018, where the founder showed a fully integrated payment and reporting system—and learned the critical lesson: data alone isn’t enough. You have to push it start to finish and make it simple for your team to act on it. Key takeaways: - Technology must be simple and actionable to truly add value - Data without guidance can overwhelm staff - Automation is the key to scaling efficiently - Founder-to-founder lessons on patience, persistence, and growth If you’re building a restaurant brand, implementing tech, or scaling operations, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use immediately.