Oakland, CA · Coming soon — by request

Shop local in Oakland — and fund a Oakland nonprofit

Good Circles is a local-first way to shop Oakland, CA businesses, save about 10%, and fund a Oakland nonprofit you choose — at no extra cost. We're not live in Oakland yet. Add your name and you'll be first in when we launch — and help us get there sooner.

Good Circles keeps your spending — and your giving — in Oakland: from the makers of Temescal and the storefronts of Old Oakland, the city's independents are what make it Oakland. But most of every dollar spent at a national chain leaves the moment it's spent. Good Circles changes the rails so it stays right here.

~10%

You save

Automatic at checkout on local purchases.

10%

Funds your cause

10% of the business's profit funds the Oakland nonprofit you choose.

89%

Stays local

Oakland businesses keep 89% of their profit.

How it works »

Why bring Good Circles to Oakland?

Every dollar spent at a national chain mostly leaves California the moment it's spent. Good Circles is built to keep more of it in Oakland — lowering prices for Oakland shoppers by about 10%, letting Oakland businesses keep 89% of their profit, and turning everyday spending into recurring funding for a Oakland nonprofit. The more Oakland neighbors, businesses, and causes that ask for it, the sooner Oakland can be one of the first cities Good Circles launches after Mississippi. Adding your name below is the fastest way to move Oakland up the list.

Be the reason Good Circles comes to Oakland

Request Good Circles in Oakland

Every request is a vote. The more Oakland neighbors who ask, the sooner we launch — and requesters get early founding access.

Free. One email when your city moves up the list. Unsubscribe anytime.

Starting a business?

Thinking of starting a business in Oakland?

Good Circles is where Oakland businesses will sell and keep 89% of their profit. If you're still building toward your first sale, learn the full path from idea to local sales — and get the training to launch. Good Circles' partner, the No More 9 to 5 Club, trains entrepreneurs at every stage.

Questions

Oakland FAQ

When is Good Circles coming to Oakland?

Good Circles is launching in Mississippi first, in 2026, and expanding to the cities with the most requests. Add your name to move Oakland up the list — requesters get early founding access when Oakland goes live.

How will Good Circles work in Oakland?

When Good Circles launches in Oakland, you'll shop local Oakland businesses, save about 10%, and 10% of the merchant's profit will fund a Oakland nonprofit you choose — automatically, at no extra cost.

Is it free to request my city?

Yes. Requesting is free, and there’s never a cost for shoppers or nonprofits to join Good Circles.