The rush to put down dispensary roots three years ago has led to about 2,000 dispensaries doing business in Oklahoma.
It was a modern-day land run as many sought to stake a claim in the booming industry with just one small storefront, staffed by the owner and a couple of employees. But now, as the industry matures and entrepreneurs find their niche in the market, and the state ramps up enforcement efforts on ownership laws, a fight is emerging over market share as companies attempt to expand their footprint into multiple stores across multiple markets.
One business, Apothecary Farms had two grand openings last week alone.