Powerhouse Dynamics Offers New Subscription-Based Versions of Open Kitchen® and SiteSage®

BOSTON — Powerhouse Dynamics, the leading Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider for multi-unit foodservice and retail brands, today announced new subscription-based versions of its “smart” Open Kitchen® platform for restaurants, convenience stores and grocers, and SiteSage® platform for retailers.  Major brands use these platforms to connect, control and optimize their HVAC and kitchen equipment across […]

2026 Outlook: Experts Discuss Restaurant Trends and Challenges

Originally published on Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant industry leaders share insights on navigating 2026’s biggest challenges and opportunities. From evolving consumer expectations and labor market pressures to the critical role of technology in managing costs, experts discuss how operators can stay competitive while maintaining profitability in an increasingly complex landscape. Industry experts including Jay Fiske, President […]

To Improve Your Restaurant’s Financial Performance, Monitor Your Equipment Data

Originally published on Modern Restaurant Management If multi-unit restaurant managers can’t sleep right now, it’s not because of too much coffee before bedtime. Instead, they’re tossing and turning because that coffee is so expensive. According to the National Restaurant Association, citing data from the Producer Price Index, the wholesale cost of unprocessed coffee, unprocessed finfish, beef, […]

Powerhouse Dynamics to Showcase Groundbreaking OilSmart by Open Kitchen® Solution at National Restaurant Association Show

BOSTON — Powerhouse Dynamics, the leading Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider for multi-unit foodservice and retail brands, , will showcase its groundbreaking solution, OilSmart by Open Kitchen®, during the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show taking place May 17-20 at McCormick Place, Chicago. The firm’s solution recently earned a 2025 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, a benchmark of excellence in foodservice […]

Powerhouse Dynamics Demonstrates the Power of Connected Equipment at The NAFEM Show

BOSTON—Powerhouse Dynamics The leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for the foodservice and retail industries recently demonstrated the latest ways that connected equipment — from HVAC to refrigerators and fryers — is helping major restaurant brands strengthen their competitive advantage and overall financial performance. Powerhouse Dynamics, a Middleby company known for its OEM-agnostic Open […]

Powerhouse Dynamics Returns to FSTEC 2024 for Third Consecutive Year, Showcasing Advanced Open Kitchen IoT Software with AI-Driven Energy Management

Boston – Powerhouse Dynamics, the leader in Internet of Things (IoT)-based solutions for the foodservice industry, is pleased to announce its return as a key sponsor of the 2024 FSTEC Conference, taking place September 16-18 in Grapevine, Texas. At Booth IA-55, Powerhouse Dynamics will showcase the latest advancements in Open Kitchen®, the premier foodservice IoT […]

Powerhouse Dynamics Activates DemandSmart, Seamlessly Bringing Demand Response Revenues to Multi-Unit Restaurant and Retail Sites

BOSTON — Powerhouse Dynamics, the leading Internet of Things (IoT) partner to enterprise-level restaurant, QSR, convenience store and retail brands, today announced that it has installed its AI-powered DemandSmart Solution in client locations across the country. The solution automatically executes demand response at scale, empowering clients to generate new revenues by lowering their energy use when […]