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Cannabis Market Brief

Seattle, WA

Saturated retail, razor-thin 47% taxes, but seasonal tourism + wellness trends unlock $50M+ annual upside.

Market Snapshot

Market size
$250-350M metro; $1.10B state (2025, -8% YoY)
Dispensaries
100+ city; 210+ metro; 540+ statewide
Avg flower price
$7.80/g; Seattle 10-15% above state average/g

Key Competitors

Uncle Ike's (5 locations)
A Greener Today
Hashtag Cannabis
Have a Heart
The Reef

Demand Signals

Summer tourism (NW Folklife, Bumbershoot), 4/20 100%+ spike; 35-40% tourism split

Regulatory Notes

WSLCB: 1,000-ft school buffer, 2 signs max, no outdoor ads; home grow = Class C felony; 47% total excise tax

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