TRP and Cookies Co-Founder & CEO,
Berner, Debuts Two West Coast Cannabis Destinations in Florida’s
Third-Largest City
TRP (www.trp.co), a leading cannabis retail, cultivation,
and distribution platform, is thrilled to announce the dual opening
of its Cookies Tampa dispensaries, the first locations on Florida’s
west coast from the world’s most recognized cannabis company,
Cookies. To celebrate, TRP is hosting a Cookies Tampa City Takeover
on Saturday, March 30th.
The Cookies Tampa City Takeover celebration will begin at 9:00
a.m. at each location offering a free 3.5g of premium cannabis
product to the first 100 patients in line at each store by 8:30
a.m. and feature in-store entertainment, exclusive discounts to
neighboring local businesses like Dave’s Hot Chicken and Shiso
Crispy with proof of Cookies purchase, and event-specific
promotions — including the chance for one patient to unlock free
weed for a year.
Cookies’ presence in Tampa, with its two locations now open to
the public at 2961 N. Dale Mabry Highway #102 and 1509 E. Fletcher
Ave, Suite #105, continues TRP's commitment to expanding its
footprint in key markets and partnership with Cookies in
revolutionizing the cannabis shopping experience — as recognized by
the New York Times, Forbes and Inc.com.
The introduction of Cookies on Florida's west coast marks a
significant milestone for medical cannabis enthusiasts and
underscores TRP's commitment to making their premium cannabis
products convenient and accessible to patients across the state.
This move is particularly impactful in Tampa, the state's
third-largest city by population, and within the Tampa Bay
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which boasts a population of
3.2 million, solidifying Cookies' presence in a region with
substantial demand and potential for growth.
Florida's medical marijuana program, currently with 877,178
active patients as of March 22, 2024, has experienced a
year-over-year increase of over 10%. This growth highlights the
burgeoning demand for cannabis products and services in the state,
providing a compelling backdrop for Cookies Tampa's City
Takeover.
“The unveiling of both Cookies Tampa locations signifies a
pivotal moment for TRP, the Cookies brand, and our mission to
elevate access to premium cannabis products,” expressed TRP CEO,
Brandon Johnson. “As we continue our nationwide expansion, our
objective is to deliver a distinctive, patient-centric dispensary
experience supported by best-in-class products. Tampa's vibrant and
diverse community perfectly aligns with our vision, and we are
excited about introducing the iconic Cookies experience to cannabis
patients on the west coast of Florida.”
The 2023 MJBiz Factbook projects Florida's medical cannabis
market will grow from $1.75 billion in 2023 to a staggering $2.4
billion by 2026. This financial success reinforces the strategic
significance of Cookies Tampa as it enters Florida’s west coast
market.
Daniel Firtel, President of TRP, expressed his excitement about
the openings, underlining the pivotal role of expanding TRP’s
cultivation facility prior to entering the Tampa market. "The
recent expansion of our DeLand cultivation facility is a key driver
propelling TRP into a new era of growth and accessibility," Firtel
stated. "Quadrupling our cultivation capabilities fast-tracks TRP's
Florida expansion, enabling greater access to world-class cannabis
and supporting local economies through statewide job creation. It's
a clear indication of TRP's unwavering commitment to delivering
top-notch cannabis products and integrating directly into the
communities of our ever-expanding consumer base."
The two-store event will also offer Florida medical patients
access to Cookies Florida’s lowest pricing to date, as a part of
their March Madness promotion, with premium eighths available as
low as $25.00. Anyone 18 years of age or older, with a valid MMUR
card, interested in attending may RSVP here and will be required to
show a valid ID upon entering. A Florida medical marijuana card
will be required to purchase cannabis products.
Cookies Tampa, located at 2961 N. Dale Mabry Highway Unit #102
and Cookies on Fletcher, located at 1509 E. Fletcher Ave Suite
#105, will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more at
https://www.cookiesflorida.co/
About TRP
Founded in 2019, TRP is a retail, cultivation, and distribution
platform purpose-built to solve the challenges of regulated
cannabis. We combine decades of investment, legal, regulatory, and
real estate experience with know-how from long standing cannabis
operators. Our footprint in 6 states and 2 countries exclusively
produces and sells the most recognized brands including Cookies,
Dr. Greenthumb's, Insane, and more. (www.trp.co)
About Cookies
Cookies is the most globally recognized cannabis company;
founded in 2010 by Billboard-charting rapper and entrepreneur
Berner and Bay Area breeder and cultivator Jai. The company creates
game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70
proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products.
Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is actively involved in
advocacy and social impact initiatives to enrich communities
disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Cookies opened its
first retail store in 2018 in Los Angeles, has since expanded to
over 70 retail locations in over 20 markets across 6 countries, and
was recently named one of America's Hottest Brands of 2021 by
AdAge; the first cannabis brand to ever receive this accolade. To
learn more about Cookies, visit cookies.co, and to learn more about
Cookies CBD, visit shop.cookies.co
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