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Far & Dotter provide a meaningful brand, operational experience, proven processes and ongoing support and franchisees agree to be an owner-operator and to follow the proven processes and playbook provided. There is a robust vetting process to ensure the franchisee and franchisor are a good match.
Franchising allows for driven, hard-working, hopeful entrepreneurs to connect with a proven brand and model. As a franchisor we provide a winning brand, experience, proven processes, training tools, financial management assistance, group buying power, reporting tools, and access to other like-minded entrepreneurs. Our mission as a franchisor is to inspire entrepreneurs and strengthen their path to success by providing support, established processes and effective communication.
During the process you will learn about us and our franchise concept including our expectations of you as a franchisee. You will also learn about the opportunity and the industry.
Initially, we are concentrating on growing our franchise footprint across the following limited license states: Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. As the cannabis dynamics within other states change, we will evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, you can convert your current dispensary into a Far & Dotter Wellness Center. There is a physical conversion component that ensures that your current dispensary will look and feel like a Far & Dotter Wellness Center. There is also an operational component whereby your dispensary will follow proven operational practices which will give your location the best chance to succeed.
All vendors and products must be pre-approved by Far & Dotter. Because cannabis is illegal from a federal standpoint, you can only sell Cannabis products that are produced in the state where your franchise is located. Products to be sold in your Holistic Pharmacy can be purchased from anywhere or anyone as long as they are pre-approved.
We require all non-fund sponsored franchisees to have access to $1 million in liquid capital. These liquid funds will be needed to cover the initial costs in opening a Far & Dotter Wellness Center and $ for working capital including inventory.
Our goal is to be the most well-known and respected cannabis retailer in America. Our mission is to bring cannabis-based wellness to every community. If you’re a qualified franchisee in one of our target states, then we think we should do business together.

Similar to most other franchise agreements, there is a 1 time franchise fee, royalty fees based on revenues, and miscellaneous fees for marketing construction management, financial management and more. The entire fee structure will be explained during the vetting process. You can find a breakdown of the initial investment on the Startup Costs page.

Our business operates like any traditional franchise. Far & Dotter is licensed in legal medicinal and adult-use cannabis states to franchise, our franchise disclosure document (FDD) has been approved and our franchise team is ready to add another unit.


All the benefits and support that franchise partners expect with any other franchise concept are available with Far & Dotter. Whether it’s training employees and navigating cannabis tax regulations or site selection and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPS), we offer a wider array of support than most franchise companies in order to help our franchise partners conquer hurdles unique to cannabis. The support Far & Dotter offers is the company’s principal value to its franchise partners: To Inspire entrepreneurs and strengthen their path to success by providing support, established processes, and effective communication.

39 states now has some form of cannabis legalization. Click here to view a current map of medical and recreational cannabis states.

Because it is illegal to transport cannabis across state lines, each state will have a different variety of products and brands available. Far & Dotter takes quality very seriously as it is a key pillar of our brand to provide safe, reliable, and effective products to our customers. We will leverage our relationships in the cannabis industry to connect you with vendors that meet our quality standards in addition to supporting you in forging new relationships with local operators.


If your store has a holistic pharmacy, we will provide a list of approved vendors that will comprise 80% of your inventory. The remaining 20% can be filled by products you identify as local favorites that also meet our quality standards.

Yes. We understand there are many barriers to “get to market” as a cannabis retailer, that’s one of the main reasons we developed the Far & Dotter franchise model. As an existing license holder, you will still need to complete our franchisee approval process during which we will determine if we are the right fit for your business needs.

There are several costs that go into opening a Wellness Center, including a lease, construction, design, inventory costs, staffing, a franchise fee and more. Click here to see the full list of anticipated costs.

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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. The states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin regulate the offer and sale of franchises. If you are a resident of one of these states, or seeking a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. New York residents: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.

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Christine Rhett

Graphic Designer
Your eye for design, Christine will ensure that your content, in-store collateral, and marketing materials are on-brand and visually striking. Christine previously founded her own design company, Chris X Creative, and led visual development for the Nature of Umi wellness brand.
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Stephanie Schultz

Digital Marketing Specialist
Your marketing extraordinaire, Steph will support you in developing effective marketing campaigns that expand your customer base and grow your sales. Steph previously led marketing efforts for VOLO Sports and KETTLER Property Management.

Ashley Alberts

Training Manager
Your in-house professor, Ashley develops the training programs and educational content that ensure you are well-prepared to lead a F&D franchise location. Ashley previously served as a training manager for Texas Roadhouse and a Patient Care Advisor at our flagship location.
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Andrew Mallinoff

Communications Manager
Your communications confidant and HQ project manager. Andrew previously worked in the political organizing world, managing campaigns and strategic communications for a variety of candidates at the federal, state and local level.
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Nathan Podrid

Director of Real Estate
Your expert in navigating the real estate market as a potential cannabis business operator. Nate co-founded One Two Tree Holdings, a real estate investment firm specializing in the cannabis industry. He also served as the Director of Operations Development for Holistic Industries, a multi-state cannabis operator.
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Jerel Registre

Fund Managing Director
Jerel comes to Curio having spent most of his career working with firms to drive financial, organizational, and analytical initiatives designed to maximize cashflow and value to investors. Prior to joining Curio, he led a private consulting firm that worked with small- and medium-sized businesses to drive financial and operational improvements by evaluating capital opportunities and identifying operational efficiencies.
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Erica Tarnowski

Senior Director of Franchising
Your welcoming party and guide through the franchising process. Erica is steeped in experience in the franchising world, both inside and outside the cannabis industry. Before joining our team, she served as Director of Business Development at 919 Marketing and Franchise Development Manager for Unity Rd Cannabis Dispensaries.
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Anthony Darby​

President​
Anthony Darby is the acting President of Retail at Far & Dotter and a three-time CEO within the medical cannabis space, having led multiple local dispensaries as well as consulting for cannabis start-ups nationwide. Anthony’s passion in providing high quality alternative medicine paired with his entrepreneurial experience, hands on industry knowledge, and understanding of unique challenges faced by cannabis operators has helped position him to lead the national expansion of the dispensary franchise developed by Curio Wellness and oversee brand marketing strategies to create heightened brand awareness as Far & Dotter scales.

Wendy Bronfein​

Founder
Wendy is the Chief Brand Officer and Director of Public Policy at Curio Wellness. As a member of the executive leadership team, Bronfein drives the company’s legislative agenda across multiple states, oversees the Curio brand, and all corporate communications. Under her leadership, Curio Wellness has become Maryland’s leading medical cannabis company, securing 90% brand awareness within the first year of operations.

Michael Bronfein​

Founder
Michael is the Chief Executive Office of Curio Wellness and an entrepreneur and investor focused on innovation and competitive advantage in healthcare services, healthcare technologies, software, and distribution. He has founded, co-founded, invested in, and rapidly grown a number of leading healthcare service companies, including NeighborCare, Remedi SeniorCare, and Sterling Partners.