Cookies

San Francisco, CA, United StatesFounded 2012

About Cookies

Cookies is one of the most recognized cannabis brands in the world, founded by rapper and entrepreneur Berner (Gilbert Milam Jr.) in partnership with genetics expert Jai Chang (Jigga). The brand started with its iconic Girl Scout Cookies strain and has expanded into a global lifestyle brand with dispensaries, apparel, and licensed cannabis products across multiple states and countries. Cookies has become synonymous with premium cannabis culture.

Key Facts

  • 1Founded by rapper Berner, one of the most influential figures in cannabis culture
  • 2Operates Cookies-branded dispensaries across the US and internationally
  • 3Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) strain is one of the most famous cannabis strains worldwide
  • 4Expanded through licensing model to multiple US states and international markets

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cookies' licensing model work?

Cookies licenses its brand, genetics, and operational playbook to local operators in various markets. These partners grow Cookies genetics and sell products under the Cookies brand in their local markets, paying licensing fees to the parent company.

Who is Berner?

Berner (Gilbert Milam Jr.) is a San Francisco rapper and entrepreneur who co-founded Cookies. He leveraged his music career and cannabis expertise to build one of the most recognized brands in the industry, often credited with popularizing strain branding in cannabis.

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