Ascend Wellness Holdings

New York, NY, United StatesFounded 2018

About Ascend Wellness Holdings

Ascend Wellness Holdings is a vertically integrated cannabis operator with dispensaries and cultivation facilities in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The company focuses on limited-license markets in the eastern US and has built a growing portfolio of retail locations. Ascend operates a wholesale business alongside its retail dispensary operations.

Key Facts

  • 1Operates in six limited-license states across the eastern US
  • 2Ozone brand is a leading cannabis brand in multiple state markets
  • 3Significant wholesale operation supplying third-party dispensaries
  • 4Led by CEO Abner Kurtin, founder of the company

Frequently Asked Questions

What states does Ascend Wellness operate in?

Ascend Wellness operates in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, focusing exclusively on limited-license states where regulatory barriers create competitive advantages.

Does Ascend sell to other dispensaries?

Yes, Ascend operates a significant wholesale business alongside its retail operations, manufacturing branded products that are sold through both its own dispensaries and third-party retailers.

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