Empowering local food businesses with stronger design

SMALL-SCALE FOOD BUSINESS CONSULTING


Akitso is a nonprofit organization that believes that a thriving local food business scene is the heartbeat of our community. By offering equitable access to essential design interventions that enhance visibility and competitiveness—we help level the playing field and unlock the economic and cultural potential of any local food scene. Great food deserves great design. Our offerings include:

  1. Brand Identity & Design

  2. Customer Experience & Space Design

  3. Digital Strategy & Presence Building

If you’re looking to build a stronger brand, attract more customers, or make your mark in the local food scene, let’s connect!


Collage of various Asian foods including noodle bowls, steamed dumplings, rice with fish, and vendor pouring batter into molds.

Our mission

To advance equity in the food industry through design.

Vision

A world where prosperity, courageous self expression, work, rest and play are valued and accessible to all.

Join us

Ready to build a stronger, more inclusive food scene? Donate or work with us!

Losing my family’s restaurant led me to this mission…

Our founder shares why she started Akitso, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality branding, marketing, and business support to independent food businesses.

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