July 06, 2026

Restaurant Tech Only Works If People Use It | Chat w/ Keegan Conrey

14 minutes

Keegan Conrey, CEO of Decision Logic, joins Shawn Walchef live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference to discuss why successful restaurant technology depends on adoption, not just innovation. Conrey explains why AI starts with quality data, how operators can improve food and labor costs through better operational habits, and why helping restaurant teams embrace change is just as important as building great software.

The Best Restaurant Technology Solves People Problems – Keegan Conrey believes great restaurant software isn't about flashy features. The companies that create lasting value help operators manage change, train employees quickly, and make technology easy enough for anyone to use.

Better Data Creates Better AI – While many companies are racing to add artificial intelligence, Conrey says AI is only as valuable as the data behind it. Clean, structured data allows restaurant leaders to identify problems faster and make smarter decisions.

Small Operational Habits Create Big Financial Results – Conrey shared that one restaurant brand improved profitability by approximately $15,000 to $30,000 per location simply by consistently taking inventory. He explains why operational discipline often delivers bigger returns than chasing the next new technology.

Episode Links

Keegan Conrey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeganconrey/

Decision Logic: https://decisionlogic.co/

Decision Logic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/decisionlogic/

Decision Logic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@decisionlogic8201

Decision Logic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decision_logic/

Decision Logic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisionlogicsoftware

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