Odeko acquires Catapult NW, enters into exclusive partnership with Artisan Premades. Simultaneously with the acquisition, Odeko is entering into a partnership with Artisan Premades, a producer of sandwiches, salads, and other fresh foods. This partnership will provide Odeko exclusive distribution rights to Artisan Premades products in certain channels and will provide Artisan Premades potential distribution opportunities across Odeko's network August 20, 2026 August 14, 2026 Share your coffee stories with Comunicaffe by writing to [email protected]. NEW YORK, USA - Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for thousands of local coffee shops, cafes, and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, today announced it has acquired Catapult NW, a premier fresh foods distributor based in Seattle, Washington. Catapult specializes in sourcing fresh local brands for a variety of customers across the Pacific Northwest, including coffee shops, cafés, grocery stores, and corporate institutions. The acquisition strengthens Odeko's presence in the region and unlocks access to new local fresh foods products and vendors. As part of the acquisition, Catapult's customers will gain access to Odeko's comprehensive online ordering platform, national product catalog, 24/7 customer support, and financing and insurance offerings, among other products and services. Simultaneously with the acquisition, Odeko is entering into a partnership with Artisan Premades, a producer of sandwiches, salads, and other fresh foods. This partnership will provide Odeko exclusive distribution rights to Artisan Premades products in certain channels and will provide Artisan Premades potential distribution opportunities across Odeko's network. "We're thrilled to welcome Catapult to Odeko," said Ken Banas, CFO of Odeko. "This acquisition is a clear signal of our continued investment in the Pacific Northwest - where we already have three other sites - and to our ongoing commitment to improving the experience of our customers and vendor partners." "Catapult is extremely excited about this development," said Brad Gillis, President of Catapult. "Odeko's strong regional and national reputation, along with its access to enhanced technology solutions and supplier networks, provide a unique growth opportunity for our customers and suppliers. This deal is a win for the Pacific Northwest."

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Odeko acquires Boston-based Shirazi Distributing, launches Nashville market. The acquisition of Shirazi Distributing, a staple of the Boston restaurant/cafe scene since 1989, integrates another premier local distributor into Odeko's national network and allows Odeko to provide even more localized, artisanal products to its growing roster of New England customers April 17, 2026 April 16, 2026 Share your coffee stories with Comunicaffe International by writing to [email protected]. NEW YORK, USA - Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for over 25,000 local coffee shops, cafes, and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, today announced a significant expansion of its national footprint with its acquisition of Boston-based Shirazi Distributing Inc. and its launch into the Nashville market. The acquisition of Shirazi Distributing, a staple of the Boston restaurant/cafe scene since 1989, integrates another premier local distributor into Odeko's national network and allows Odeko to provide even more localized, artisanal products to its growing roster of New England customers. "At Odeko, our mission has always been to equip small businesses with the tools they need to serve their communities," said Dane Atkinson, CEO and Founder of Odeko. "Boston in particular has a great cafe culture, and we've been waiting for the right opportunity to enter the market. By bringing Josh and the Shirazi team into the fold, we're merging their deep-rooted local expertise with our technology and scale. Together, we can provide our customers with an even greater experience." Josh Shirazi, President of Shirazi Distributing, added: "My father and I spent decades building a legacy of quality and trust within the greater Boston restaurant and cafe community. Joining Odeko is the natural evolution of that work. Our customers will continue to see the familiar faces they know, but now backed by a platform and other technology that makes their ordering experience even easier. We're excited to be able to offer our customers more comprehensive services with the same personal touch." Odeko is also celebrating its recent launch into the Nashville market. "Like Boston, Nashville was on our wish list for quite some time," said Atkinson. "After exploring potential paths to entering the market, we decided to launch Odeko Nashville organically in February, with the support of a few key customers and vendor partners. Thank you to them for entrusting us with their business, and to the local team for enabling our rapid growth over the past couple months." Odeko's new Boston and Nashville customers will all have access to Odeko's comprehensive online ordering platform, national product catalog, 24/7 customer support, and financing and insurance offerings, among other products and services.