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Atlanta, GA

Launching a mobile concept to expand Filipino food and mocktail experiences across Atlanta.

• Unique concept: First Filipino food and mobile mocktail experience in Atlanta.
• Experienced leadership: Founded by a chef and bartender with over a decade of hospitality expertise.
• Community presence: Built strong following through pop-ups, residencies, and partnerships.
• Growth potential: Plans include additional mobile units and a future brick-and-mortar location.
• Cultural foundation: Inspired by Filipino heritage and storytelling to create inclusive dining experiences.

Zarate Tiki is raising funds to launch a mobile food and beverage concept that brings Filipino street food and island-inspired mocktails to a wider audience in Atlanta. After beginning as a pop-up and ghost kitchen, the business is preparing to expand through a food truck that will allow it to reach new neighborhoods, events, and communities. The funds will be used to outfit the truck with essential equipment, cover permits and licensing, and provide working capital to support operations during the transition. This step is intended to help the business grow from a smaller footprint into a more visible and accessible mobile experience.

Led by founder Marcus Fernandez, Zarate Tiki builds on a foundation of deep hospitality experience and cultural heritage. With more than a decade working as a chef, bartender, and operator, Fernandez has developed a concept that has already built community recognition and generated significant revenue. The company plans to continue expanding its presence across Atlanta, with goals of adding more mobile units, opening a permanent location, and deepening partnerships with breweries, festivals, and corporate venues. This fundraising effort supports those plans by creating the infrastructure needed for scalable growth.

Company Info

Zarate Tiki is an Atlanta-based mobile food and drink business serving Filipino street food and tiki-inspired mocktails.

Zarate Tiki is a food and beverage business in Atlanta that blends modern Filipino street food with island-inspired tiki mocktails and cocktails. Originally launched as a pop-up and ghost kitchen under the Zarate Kitchen brand, the business has grown by participating in festivals, breweries, markets, and strategic partnerships across the city. It has built a loyal following by pairing authentic flavors with storytelling and hospitality rooted in Filipino culture, generating over $200,000 in revenue to date.

The company is now transitioning into The Traveling Tiki, a mobile concept that expands its reach through a food truck, catering, and bartending services. Funds will be used to outfit the truck, cover licensing and permits, pay commissary rent, and provide working capital. With plans to add more mobile units and eventually establish a brick-and-mortar location, Zarate Tiki aims to grow into a recognized brand while continuing to celebrate community and cultural heritage.