RISE Dispensaries Expands to Port Orange: Green Thumb Industries (GTII, GTBIF) Marks 90th National Store Opening

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), the operator behind the RISE Dispensaries retail network, is continuing its aggressive expansion across U.S. cannabis markets with a significant milestone: the opening of RISE Port Orange in Florida on December 15, 2023. This latest location represents the company’s 90th dispensary nationwide and the 14th in Florida, solidifying its position as a major player in the retail cannabis sector.

Strategic Growth on Florida’s East Coast

RISE Port Orange brings the cannabis retail experience to Volusia County for the first time under the Green Thumb portfolio. Located at 4041 S. Nova Road in Port Orange, the new dispensary marks the seventh store opening in Florida this year alone—a testament to the company’s accelerating retail footprint in the Sunshine State. “Expanding our presence on the east coast of Florida with this location reinforces our commitment to bringing accessible cannabis products to new patient communities,” noted Anthony Georgiadis, President of Green Thumb Industries.

The Port Orange location operates Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with home delivery services available throughout the region. This aligns with RISE’s commitment to removing barriers to medical cannabis access.

Community-First Approach and Social Impact

Beyond retail operations, Green Thumb demonstrates its social responsibility through partnerships with local organizations. RISE Port Orange will host a patient appreciation event on December 23, with proceeds benefiting Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a nonprofit dedicated to building equity and accessibility within the cannabis industry.

This community engagement strategy reflects the broader mission of RISE Dispensaries: delivering products while making meaningful local impact.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio and Production Excellence

The Port Orange opening expands patient access to RISE’s award-winning product lineup, cultivated and manufactured at Green Thumb’s two Florida production facilities in Ocala and Homestead. The brand family includes RYTHM premium flower and full-spectrum vapes, Dogwalkers pre-rolls, Good Green flower, and &Shine—covering flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and chews across multiple price points and cannabinoid profiles.

All products reflect Green Thumb’s cultivation standards, designed to ensure consistent, true-to-plant experiences for medical cannabis patients.

Broader Market Presence and Service Innovation

With Port Orange, RISE now operates 14 dispensary locations across Florida in cities including Bonita Springs, Brandon, Clearwater, Crystal River, Deerfield Beach, Fruitland Park, Hallandale Beach, Kendall, Oviedo, Pinellas Park, Sun City Center, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Nationally, the 90-location footprint spans 14 different U.S. markets, positioning RISE as a leader in multi-state cannabis retail.

The network pioneered innovative retail services including virtual pharmacist consultations, mobile pre-ordering, and consumption lounges—with the first location east of the Mississippi established at RISE Mundelein, Illinois. RISE Rewards members benefit from exclusive perks, early product access, and loyalty points across the network.

Since its 2015 launch, RISE Dispensaries has grown from a single store to become a national retail force, serving millions of patients and customers annually while maintaining operational excellence through Green Thumb Industries’ integrated supply chain.