Making Zero Possible

The vision behind SHIA is to elevate the industry, and that doesn’t stop at
cuisine. SHIA is committed to redefining what a restaurant can be—confronting issues of climate change, limited resources, pollution and
worker wellness. SHIA seeks to inspire lasting industry change.


SHIA has three primary research goals: zero plastic, zero gas and waste reduction. Strategies to achieve these goals will be developed based on data collected. SHIA will publish all its groundbreaking research through its
exclusive research partner, OpenTable. Use these free, open-source
findings to solve challenges and inspire meaningful change at
your restaurant.

The vision behind SHIA is to elevate the industry, and that doesn’t stop at cuisine. SHIA is committed to redefining what a restaurant can be—confronting issues of climate change, limited resources, pollution and worker wellness. SHIA seeks to inspire lasting industry change.


SHIA has three primary research goals: 
zero plastic, zero gas and waste reduction. Strategies to achieve these goals will be developed based on data collected. SHIA will publish all its groundbreaking research through its exclusive research partner, OpenTable. Use these free, open-source findings to solve challenges and inspire meaningful change at your restaurant.

Redefining Tomorrow’s Restaurants

Access the latest research and discover practical solutions to common
issues facing the restaurant industry today.

Explore the Research on OpenTable

Research Initiatives

Zero Plastics

Create a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and blueprint to remove single-use plastics.

Zero Gas

Develop a kitchen that operates with zero gas emissions. Monitor costs and energy usage.

Waste Reduction

Establish metrics and monitoring protocols for all restaurant-produced waste. Execute a composting program.

Case Studies and
University Partnerships

In addition to SHIA’s primary research goals, university partner academics will explore cultural
and academic models for change within the industry. All insights and strategies stemming from these
efforts will be hosted exclusively on OpenTable.

Our research initiatives are driven by a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and
resilient future for the restaurant industry. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of
our friends at OpenTable, who share our vision for a food world that values sustainability,
innovation, and community impact.

Together, we’re working to uncover insights that will pave the way for greener practices,
from sourcing to waste reduction, creating a positive ripple effect across the
entire industry.

Stay tuned for more information on our first round of research initiatives and get ready to join us
on a journey toward meaningful change in dining.

In addition to SHIA’s primary research goals, university partner academics will explore cultural and academic models for change within the industry. All insights and strategies stemming from these efforts will be hosted exclusively on OpenTable.

Our research initiatives are driven by a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for the restaurant industry. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our friends at OpenTable, who share our vision for a food world that values sustainability, innovation, and community impact. 
 
Together, we’re working to uncover insights that will pave the way for greener practices, 
from sourcing to waste reduction, creating a positive ripple effect across the 
entire industry. 
 
Stay tuned for more information on our first round of research initiatives and get ready to join us on a journey toward meaningful change in dining.