Cresco Labs Opens Sunnyside in Oakland Park, Florida, 40th Dispensary Nationwide

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or “the Company”), a vertically integrated multistate operator and the number one U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, announced today the opening of a new Sunnyside dispensary in Oakland Park, Florida. Oakland Park is Cresco Labs’ second location in Broward County, fifth in South Florida, 11^th in Florida and 40^th nationwide.

“Oakland Park marks our 40^th Sunnyside dispensary nationwide as we continue to go deeper in strategic states to bring our award-winning brands to more patients and consumers every day,” said Charlie Bachtell, CEO and Co-founder of Cresco Labs. “We’ve proven in both adult-use and medical markets like Illinois and Pennsylvania that when consumers have choice, our products are some of the most sought-after. I look forward to expanding access to these products across the state of Florida and taking market share.”

Sunnyside Oakland Park is located at 499 E Oakland Park Blvd. The dispensary is near a Publix supermarket and minutes away from the I-95 highway, making it very accessible to daily commuters.

Sunnyside Oakland Park will serve patients with a medical card issued by the state of Florida. Patients can place orders online through the Sunnyside.shop website or utilize next-day delivery. Orders can also be placed both in-store or via phone at 877-395-1009. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 8PM, and Sunday, 10AM to 5PM.

About Cresco Labs Inc.

Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, with a mission to normalize and professionalize the cannabis industry. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) approach, Cresco Labs is the largest wholesaler of branded cannabis products in the U.S. Its brands are designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and comprised of some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, High Supply, Mindy’s Edibles, Good News, Remedi, Wonder Wellness Co. and FloraCal Farms. Sunnyside, Cresco Labs’ national dispensary brand, is a wellness-focused retailer created to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco Labs operates the industry’s largest Social Equity and Educational Development initiative, SEED, which was established to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work and own businesses in the cannabis industry. Learn more about Cresco Labs at www.crescolabs.com.

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Contacts

Media:
Jason Erkes, Cresco Labs

Chief Communications Officer

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Investors:
Jake Graves, Cresco Labs

Manager, Investor Relations

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For general Cresco Labs inquiries:
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