We support local food businesses with creative support
SMALL-SCALE FOOD BUSINESS CONSULTING
Akitso partners with San Diego’s underserved food entrepreneurs to transform their visions into thriving, sustainable businesses.
Through design-driven branding, tailored business development, and operational support, we help create vibrant restaurants that honor identity, foster cultural exchange, and contribute to economic resilience.
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.
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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.