The Smoky Grass Station^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is The Smoky Grass Station?

The Smoky Grass Station is a retail dispensary franchise that provides Farm Bill-compliant CBD and THC products and related items. Franchisees operate a single-location retail dispensary, selling products directly to customers under The Smoky Grass Station marks and using the franchisor's proprietary systems and operating standards.

The Smoky Grass Station Franchise: Pros and Cons

With an estimated startup range of $96,150–$121,200—well below typical Food & Beverage costs—the franchise keeps upfront cash requirements modest; however, it currently has 0 franchised units, meaning the brand is very early-stage with no incumbent franchisees to consult and limited performance data.

Pros

The estimated startup range is $96,150–$121,200, well below what's typical in Food & Beverage, which keeps your upfront cash requirement modest and lowers the barrier to entry for new operators.

The franchisor reports zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor enforcement actions—well below typical—indicating a clean legal and regulatory record and lower legal friction for operators.

Managers are not required to hold equity (0%), well below typical, which gives you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership without a mandated equity stake.

Cons

The system has 0 franchised units, well below typical, meaning the brand is very early-stage; that makes it difficult to speak with existing or former franchisees and leaves you among the first operators with limited peer data on real-world performance and operations.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains the right to develop additional units in the surrounding market, to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels (including retail/venues), to use different trademarks, and to reduce protection contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

55/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 50-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four individuals for launch. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness, which incurs an additional fee, and franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a The Smoky Grass Station Franchise?

Opening a The Smoky Grass Station franchise requires a total initial investment of $96,150 to $121,200, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$96,150

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$121,200

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$10,000

Equipment & Assets$51,850

Reserves$4,500

Training$1,500

Other$3,300

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$14,000

Equipment & Assets$60,000

Reserves$12,000

Training$1,750

Other$8,450

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do The Smoky Grass Station Franchise Owners Make?

The Smoky Grass Station franchise locations reported average gross sales of $375,952 and median gross sales of $409,149 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$375,952

Median Gross Sales:

$409,149

High Gross Sales:

$576,671

Low Gross Sales:

$168,863

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

54.54545454545455%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 presents only company-owned outlet results for 2023, so prospective franchisees should not assume these corporate figures reflect franchised-unit performance or the fees franchisees will incur.

Performance Variability Analysis: Annual gross sales vary substantially across the 11 corporate locations (low 168,863.27; high 576,670.58) with a mean around 375,952.39 and roughly 54.5% of locations at or above that mean, indicating moderate skew toward higher-performing sites.

Data Scope and Limitations: The results are unaudited and exclude explicit dollar amounts for expenses and net income (only product gross margin percentages are shown), limiting the ability to assess profitability or project franchisee returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a The Smoky Grass Station franchise?

The total initial investment for a The Smoky Grass Station franchise ranges from $96,150 to $121,200, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the The Smoky Grass Station initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for The Smoky Grass Station is $25,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do The Smoky Grass Station franchise owners make?

The Smoky Grass Station franchise locations reported average gross sales of $375,952 and median gross sales of $409,149 in 2024, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does The Smoky Grass Station have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

The Smoky Grass Station received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does The Smoky Grass Station offer exclusive franchise territories?

The Smoky Grass Station received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does The Smoky Grass Station provide to new franchisees?

The Smoky Grass Station received a training and support score of 55 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 50-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four individuals for launch.

How many The Smoky Grass Station franchise locations are there?

The Smoky Grass Station had 11 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is The Smoky Grass Station?

The Smoky Grass Station is a retail dispensary franchise that provides Farm Bill-compliant CBD and THC products and related items.

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