Marijuana ‘RISE Express’ Dispensaries Opening Adjacent to Circle K Stores Across Florida
TALLAHASSEE (FLV) – Green Thumb Industries plans to launch its test and learn phase of the rollout with approximately ten “RISE Express” branded medical marijuana dispensaries adjacent to Circle K stores in various Florida locations.
Through the exclusive agreement, Green Thumb can lease space from Circle K gas stations – where the retailer currently operates approximately 600 locations.
The “RISE Express” stores will offer patients a selection of branded cannabis products including RYTHM premium flower, Dogwalkers pre-rolls, gummies and vapes.
Although marijuana is illegal on the federal level in Florida, it is sold legally for medical use.
According to the Florida Department of Health, over 700,000 Floridians are currently registered active cardholders in the state’s medical marijuana program.
“The new RISE Express model is a huge step forward in making it easier and more efficient for patients to purchase high-quality cannabis as part of their everyday routine when stopping by their local convenience store,” said Green Thumb Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler.
The products available at these retail stores will come from the company’s new 28-acre cultivation facility in Ocala that will be operational by the end of 2022.
Green Thumb entered the Florida market in 2018 and currently owns and operates medical cannabis retail stores in Bonita Springs, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Kendall, Oviedo, Pinellas Park and West Palm Beach.
