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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, has announced the acquisition of Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution (Six Degrees), a premier specialty distributor based in Chico, California.
Founded over 20 years ago, Six Degrees has become the leading distribution partner for Northern California’s specialty coffee community. Six Degrees has used a high-touch customer approach and strong vendor relationships, including with local and national roasting partners, to help its hundreds of customers grow their businesses.
The acquisition provides Odeko a presence in Northern California and adds to a West Coast footprint that already includes Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Los Angeles, CA. Six Degrees’ customers – which include independent cafes, drive-thrus, bakeries, local grocery stores, college campuses, bars, restaurants and churches – will see immediate value from the acquisition, gaining access to Odeko’s comprehensive online ordering platform, national product catalog, 24/7 customer support, and financing and insurance offerings.
“Six Degrees represents exactly the type of partner we look for at Odeko: a respected local distributor with deep community roots and proven expertise,” said Dane Atkinson, CEO and Founder of Odeko. “The team’s resilience and dedication have made them a cornerstone of Northern California’s specialty coffee market, and we’re thrilled to use our technology to bring even greater value to their customers and vendors.”
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built over the past 22 years at Six Degrees and in supporting Northern California’s specialty coffee community,” said Amy Louis, Co-Founder of Six Degrees. “Partnering with Odeko allows us to carry that legacy forward while giving our customers access to even greater resources, technology, and opportunities for growth.”
Elizabeth Goldblatt, Co-Founder of Six Degrees, added: “When we first met with Odeko leadership, it was clear that their focus was to help the folks that own and run small businesses. We couldn’t be more excited about moving forward with Odeko and its more streamlined, automated, customer-centric platform. Combining Odeko’s efficiencies with Six Degrees’ industry knowledge and high level of customer service will benefit our customers and their communities for years to come.”
Today, Odeko also announced the launch of Odeko Supply, its new mobile app designed to simplify business ordering for cafes, restaurants, and small businesses. The app streamlines day-to-day operations with features like “saved items” for quick re-ordering, a searchable catalog of trusted products, and the ability to track upcoming and past orders. Users can submit, review, and adjust orders, receive delivery updates, and report issues—all directly in the app. Available now on Apple’s App Store, Odeko Supply puts the power of the company’s online ordering portal directly into its customers’ pockets.
