SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)

Powerhouse Dynamics sells IoT platforms, SiteSage and the newer Open Kitchen, that connect thermostats, HVAC, refrigeration sensors and kitchen equipment across many sites. Operators use them to cut energy use, watch equipment and temperatures, and send recipes and menus to ovens and other devices remotely. The company has been part of The Middleby Corporation since 2019.

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Best for
Multi-unit restaurant brands, Convenience store chains
Pricing
Quote only

Who it is for

  • Multi-unit restaurant brands

    Open Kitchen monitors equipment, refrigeration and HVAC across all stores from one cloud platform.

  • Convenience store chains

    Covers equipment such as bean-to-cup coffee systems and rapid cook ovens, plus energy and food safety monitoring.

  • Schools and commercial kitchens

    Pages are aimed at school and higher-ed dining and at commercial kitchens with remote menu distribution.

What it does

  • AI-driven energy management

    Smart thermostats, equipment-level monitoring and sensors; the vendor says energy use can fall up to 20% and peak demand up to 15%.

  • Demand response programs

    Integrated demand response, which the vendor says earns some customers over $200K a year in select markets.

  • Temperature monitoring

    Wireless sensors with automatic logging and alerts for coolers and freezers.

  • HACCP reporting

    Automates food safety reporting from refrigeration temperature data.

  • Connected equipment

    Monitors ovens, fryers, grills, dish machines and coffee machines; the vendor says it connects to equipment from over 50 manufacturers.

  • Menu Builder and remote distribution

    Creates and sends menus, recipes and firmware to devices or a whole fleet without thumb drives.

  • HVAC control and scheduling

    Central HVAC control with a configurable scheduler and comfort alerts.

  • Circuit-level energy monitoring

    Sensors track electricity use at circuit or equipment level.

  • Reporting and alerts

    Dashboards for energy and equipment health with customisable alerts.

Pricing

Pricing model
Quote only

Prices for the platform are not published. Service tiers (Standard, Turnkey, Enterprise) are compared by features only. The only figures on the site, $5,000 a month or $5,000 a year, are for the Open Kitchen Innovation Program, an engineering support programme for equipment makers, so they are not treated as a price.

Where and how it runs

Hardware
A gateway on the customer network, wireless and wired temperature sensors, smart thermostats and energy monitors. Standard tier is customer-installed; Turnkey and Enterprise use the vendor's certified installers.

The vendor mentions European and North American radio frequencies for sensors but publishes no country list.

The company

Founded
2010
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Customers named by the vendor
Arby's

Security and support

Support
Basic managed services are included in all tiers, with advanced managed services optional.

Listing details

Vendor
Powerhouse Dynamics
Built for
Restaurants
Focus
General-purpose, used in food businesses
Status
Active
Website
powerhousedynamics.com

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What we could not confirm

These points were not confirmed when this page was written.

  • Platform pricing
  • Contract terms
  • Employee count
  • Named integrations
  • Security certifications

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below, checked on 29 September 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.

  1. Home pagehttps://powerhousedynamics.com/
  2. Open Kitchen platformhttps://powerhousedynamics.com/platform-food/
  3. Restaurant solutions and Arby'shttps://powerhousedynamics.com/restaurants/
  4. Industries and service tiershttps://powerhousedynamics.com/food-service-solutions/
  5. History and Middleby ownershiphttps://powerhousedynamics.com/about-us/
  6. Connectivity and hardwarehttps://powerhousedynamics.com/resources/faq/
  7. Innovation programme pricing (OEM, not recorded)https://powerhousedynamics.com/open-kitchen-innovation-program/