Dispensary Planning & Feasibility

An explanation of how early security constraints tied to location, visibility, access, and surroundings can make a dispensary site unworkable before design or construction ever begins.

Choosing a dispensary location is not about visibility alone. Zoning rules, physical feasibility, security requirements, and long-term operational flow matter more than foot traffic or aesthetics. The right location supports compliance, efficiency, and scalability from day one.

A realistic look at how long it actually takes to open a dispensary, why timelines often stretch beyond expectations, and which phases introduce the most uncertainty.

A practical framework for determining whether a retail space can realistically become a compliant dispensary, before money is spent on leases, plans, or construction.

A practical guide to the critical items dispensary operators must verify before signing a lease, and why skipping these checks can lock a project into costly and irreversible problems.