Cannabis Delivery: Different Business Models

The business model for a cannabis delivery service varies. While some companies provide actual delivery services, others offer online technology platforms that cannabis consumers use to order, the orders are relayed to retailers, which perform the actual delivery.


Simply put, distribution licenses allow the distribution of wholesale cannabis products from one licensed facility to another, usually from producers to retailers. There are different types of cannabis distribution licenses, and depending on the type, cannabis distributors are permitted to: 1) move cannabis and cannabis products between cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution premises; 2) move finished cannabis products to retail premises; 3) provide storage services to other licensees; 4) organize testing of cannabis products. Cannabis distributors may also provide other services such as packaging and labeling or sales representation.


A cannabis transporter licensee is allowed to physically transport or deliver cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products between licensed cannabis businesses. Many security companies around the United State expand their activity scopes to provide security services cannabis business owners and also to help them to figure out what they need or want. Some focus on security consulting, while others specialize in video surveillance installation, armed guards, transportation or other areas.


Cannabis Retailer with add-on Delivery:

For some states / countries delivery is allowed so long as the driver is connected with a licensed dispensary. Check whether a cannabis delivery service is legal in your location and if you need to apply for approval to add a delivery permit.

Cannabis Delivery Business by State


Cannabis Non-Storefront Retailer:

A cannabis non-storefront retailer sells cannabis goods to customers only through delivery and requires a physical commercial location to securely store on its premises cannabis and cannabis products that have been purchased at wholesale for eventual resale to consumers.

Cannabis Non-Storefront Business by State


 Transport a consumer’s purchases of medical or recreational use cannabis and related supplies from the retailer to that consumer. Check whether a cannabis courier service is legal in your location:

Cannabis Courier Business by State


Cannabis business conditions differ from place to place and if you intend to set up your own cannabis delivery business, then you must comply with the laws of your particular location.

How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Business?

Why Do You Need a Cannabis Delivery Business Plan?

A cannabis delivery business plan is an important tool for running your business and attracting investors.

A cannabis delivery business plan will help you obtain a license and financing. As the cannabis industry grows, so does the competition and the investment needed to start, and you will need a solid cannabis business plan. It can also increase your profits because it helps you get organized. Most states require an address on the application of where you intend to set up your facility. This allows the licensing committee to verify the location meets all the requirements and restrictions. However, this also means you will need to have the place rented out or purchased before the application is submitted. Know your costs and profits before you get started.

Cannabis Delivery Business Economics

How Much Does it Cost to Start a Cannabis Delivery Business?

Calculate cannabis delivery business costs and profits with our pre-populated cannabis financial model. All you have to do to get started is enter your monthly sales target and your facility size. The model will help you estimate how much it costs to open and operate your own cannabis delivery business, plot all income and expense items monthly over a flexible seven-year period, and then summarize the monthly results by quarter and year for easy viewing.

Cannabis Delivery Business Financial Model Sample

cannabis delivery financial model

Cannabis Delivery Business Plan. Table of Contents

We also offer Word document and PowerPoint pitch deck templates for your cannabis business.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Project Scope

  • US Market

  • Target Market

  • State Cannabis Laws

  • Start-up Summary

  • Financial Projections

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
PROJECT SCOPE
  • Mission/Vision/Goal

  • Objectives 

  • Products & Services 

  • Key Customers

MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Market Overview

  • Target Market

  • Competition

  • Competitive Advantages

  • Revenue Benchmarks

  • Cannabis Sector Projections and Perspectives

  • SWOT Analyses

  •  
STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
  • Online Advertising Obstacles

  • Alternative Online Advertising Options

  • Marketing Plan

  • Cannabis Directories

  • Launching Strategy

  • Sales Forecast 

  •  
OPERATIONAL PLAN
  • State Cannabis Laws

  • Facilities

  • Location

  • Equipment

  • Legal Plan

  • Project Plan

  •  
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
  • Profit & Loss Forecast

  • Cash Flow Statement

  • Balance Sheet

  • Main Ratios

  • Sensitivity Analyses

APPENDICES
  • Income Statements, monthly

  • Cash Flow Statements, monthly

  • Statistics

The Cannabis Business Plan Template includes:

  • Excel financial model that you will be able to edit and customize according to your business needs

  • Word business plan document template, open and editable

  • PowerPoint pitch deck template, open and editable

  • Unlimited support (email)

All products can also be purchased separately or in any combination, e.g. Word document + PowerPoint presentation and so on.

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