Ayr Wellness Announces Opening of Florida City Dispensary Location
Liberty Health Florida City Becomes the Company’s 35th Store in Florida
TORONTO, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“Ayr,” “Ayr Wellness,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), a vertically-integrated cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), today announced the upcoming opening of a new dispensary in Florida City, Florida under the Liberty Health Science (“LHS”) banner. The new location, which is expected to open on Friday, May 21, 2021, will be Ayr’s 35th in Florida.
LHS Florida City is located at 33497 S Dixie Highway, Florida City, FL 33034. Florida City is a Miami suburb in Miami-Dade County, bordered by Homestead to the north and east. LHS will be the first dispensary to open in the Greater Homestead/Florida City area. The two cities, with a population of approximately 80,000, are the last stop on the mainland north of the Florida Keys. The 2600 ft2 store is located at the junction of U.S. 1 and Florida’s Turnpike.
During the opening celebration, patients will enjoy a 15% discount on all products, free merchandise giveaways and the availability of private onsite consultations. Please visit Liberty’s website here for additional information, store hours and store menus.
Ayr Wellness completed the acquisition of Liberty Health Sciences in an all-stock transaction on February 26, 2021. The Company plans to have 42 stores open in Florida by the end of 2021. The Florida medical marijuana market continues to show robust growth with the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use reporting over 556,000 registered patients as of May 14, 2021, up 63% year-over-year.
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About Ayr Wellness
Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, focused on delivering the highest quality cannabis products and customer experience throughout its footprint. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company is focused on superior cultivation to grow superior branded cannabis products. Ayr strives to enrich consumers’ experience every day through the wellness and wonder of cannabis.
Ayr’s leadership team brings proven expertise in growing successful businesses through disciplined operational and financial management, and is committed to driving positive impact for customers, employees and the communities they touch. For more information, please visit www.ayrwellness.com.
Company Contact:
Megan Kulick
Head of Investor Relations
T: (646) 977-7914
Email: IR@ayrwellness.com
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Robert Vanisko
VP, Corporate Communications
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MATTIO Communications
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Email: IR@ayrwellness.com
Released May 18, 2021
