weGrow

Company History and Operations

• Founded in January 2010 by Dhar Mann and Derek Peterson.
• Initiated franchising in October 2010 in Sacramento, California, and Phoenix, Arizona.
• Stores specialized in offering cultivation supplies and services for marijuana growth.
• Emphasized education on medical marijuana cultivation and safety practices.
• Closed in February 2011 due to financial losses.

Locations and Expansion

• Transitioned from iGrow to weGrow in Oakland, California in 2010.
• Opened a store in Sacramento, California in February 2011.
• Established the largest store in Phoenix, Arizona in June 2011.
• Launched a store in Washington D.C. on March 30, 2012.

Media Coverage and References

• KDelGrande reported on the Arizona franchise in June 2011.
• Sean Kelly highlighted growing franchises in August 2011.
• CNN’s Michael Martinez covered the “Walmart of Weed” in Arizona in May 2011.
• Legal disputes involving former partners in weGrow were reported in 2011.
• Various media outlets covered the opening of weGrow D.C. in March 2012.
• Huffington Post, USA Today, The Washington Post, ABC News, and Washington Business Journal featured weGrow’s operations and expansions.

Industry Categories

• Cannabis companies of the United States.
• Medicinal use of cannabis.
• Hydroponics.
• American companies established in 2010.
• Retail companies established in 2010.

Significance and Impact

• Played a role in the cannabis industry by focusing on cultivation supplies and education.
• Garnered media attention for its innovative approach to marijuana growth.
• Highlighted the growing interest in medicinal cannabis and related products.
• Demonstrated the challenges and opportunities in the evolving legal landscape surrounding marijuana businesses.

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