OTAFRESH plans to establish its first store and office around the Makepe neighbourhood in Douala. The location is not presented as a finished storefront or a confirmed street address yet. It is the area guiding our early planning, and it represents an important decision to begin close to households, neighbourhood businesses, transport routes, and the daily rhythm of a growing city.
Makepe offers a useful setting for listening. A consumer food brand needs to understand how people shop, what information helps them choose, which meal formats suit real routines, and how retailers manage changing availability. Being present in the community can make those conversations more direct and can help the team improve products, communication, and service around observed needs.
The planned office also supports business relationships. Retailers, hospitality operators, institutions, and distributors need a clear route to discuss product interest, service territory, purchasing needs, and future opportunities. The website begins that process through structured forms, while a local base can eventually support deeper operational conversations as verified capabilities develop.
Visitors should understand the current stage accurately. The map on the Contact page identifies the planned Makepe area rather than claiming an exact public location. An official address, opening information, hours, and contact details will be published only after they are confirmed. This protects customers from travelling based on incomplete information and keeps expectations aligned with reality.
Starting in Makepe reflects the wider OTAFRESH approach: local relevance first, responsible growth next. As plans progress, News & Stories will share verified milestones rather than speculation. We look forward to building a useful presence in Douala and learning from the people and businesses who will shape the next stage of the brand.