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

Estimated startup costs of $96,150–$121,200-well below typical food and beverage systems and paired with just $4,500 in Item 7 minimum reserves-meaningfully lower the capital and cash cushion required to open, but the system has zero franchised units, making it hard to verify performance or assess resale and exit value.

Pros

Estimated startup costs of $96,150–$121,200 are well below what's common in food & beverage, lowering the capital required to get open and reducing your financial exposure.

The Item 7 minimum reserves of $4,500 are well below what peers typically require, so you'll need a much smaller cash cushion for early operating costs.

Zero disclosed legal and compliance actions - no lawsuits, no franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, no government penalties, and no franchisor enforcement - is a favorable record compared with typical systems and reduces legal risk.

Cons

Zero franchised units indicates the system is very early-stage, which makes it difficult to speak with existing franchisees and verify real-world performance.

Zero franchised units also means there's limited resale history or transfer-market data, reducing clarity on exit value and buyer demand compared with established systems.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The Smoky Grass Station reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

The Smoky Grass Station grants a non-exclusive protected territory-minimum the lesser of 100,000 people or a three-mile radius-defined by market density, income and geography. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor may develop nearby units and sell via e-commerce and other alternative distribution channels within the territory.

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:

54.5%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

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

Is The Smoky Grass Station a good franchise to own?

Whether The Smoky Grass Station is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: The Smoky Grass Station operates 11 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 55/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a The Smoky Grass Station franchise worth the investment?

The value of a The Smoky Grass Station franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $96,150 to $121,200. The Smoky Grass Station disclosed average gross sales of $375,952 in 2024. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a The Smoky Grass Station franchise?

Break-even timelines for The Smoky Grass Station franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is The Smoky Grass Station a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, The Smoky Grass Station operates 0 franchised locations and 11 company-owned locations. The Smoky Grass Station currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

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