Pitch The Tide – Nick Bryant: Powerhouse Dynamics

In this episode of Pitch The Tide, Nick Bryant, VP of Sales at Powerhouse Dynamics, shares how more than two decades in hospitality shaped his belief that the back of house is the next frontier of restaurant innovation. Drawing from experience on both the operator and enterprise sides, Nick explains why visibility, uptime, and consistency matter more than ever for multi-unit brands. He introduces Open Kitchen, Powerhouse’s connected operations platform, and breaks down how real-time equipment data turns reactive firefighting into proactive control. At its core, the platform helps operators protect revenue, reduce risk, and run smarter kitchens at scale.

Interview Takeaways:

• Visibility Changes Everything – Most operators are forced to manage kitchens reactively because they lack real-time insight into equipment, temperature, and energy performance. Connected operations give teams the visibility needed to spot issues early and prevent costly failures.
• The Back of House Is the Next Frontier – Front-of-house technology has matured, but the biggest gains now come from the kitchen. Connecting equipment and systems helps brands improve consistency, uptime, and food safety across every location.
• Proactive Control Beats Firefighting – When kitchens shift from alerts after failure to signals before problems happen, operators protect revenue and reduce stress. Platforms like Open Kitchen turn data into action, helping teams run smarter at scale.

Episode Links:

• Cali BBQ Media: https://content.calibbq.media/
• Join Our Next Show: https://betheshow.media/rising-tides/
• Shawn Walchef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/
• Nick Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-bryant
• Powerhouse Dynamics: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerhouse-dynamics/

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