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title: "Unity Rd. and Cannabis Take Spotlight in Global Franchise Magazine’s Latest Issue"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/64354275-d446-4e43-bb96-4b109039226e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20200626_unity_rd_and_cannabis_take_spotlight_in_global_fra.html
category: "Specialty retail"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Specialty retail"
topics: ["Emerging brands"]
published: 2020-06-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:25.034Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Unity Rd. and Cannabis Take Spotlight in Global Franchise Magazine’s Latest Issue

**TL;DR:** Unity Rd. is featured in Global Franchise magazine's latest issue, discussing the cannabis retail space and franchise model. The company is a pioneer in the cannabis dispensary franchise model in the United States, with over 30 stores in development across seven states.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-06-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20200626_unity_rd_and_cannabis_take_spotlight_in_global_fra.html).*

## Story

DENVER - As the cannabis retail space surges across North America, Global Franchise magazine took a look at how the franchise model is playing a part in the green rush in its latest issue. The six-page spread includes interviews with franchise industry veterans and Unity Rd. executives Mike Weinberger and Justin Livingston on their experience developing a cannabis franchise, current state of the cannabis industry and the latest happenings with Unity Rd. – the only U.S. cannabis dispensary franchise.

“The number one thing that’s hurting new [cannabis] franchisor entrants is figuring out how to actually be a franchisor in this industry,” Livingston said. “You really need deep industry experience in cannabis, and also in franchising. It really takes having the best of both of those worlds to navigate each individual complication.”

Since its inception, Unity Rd. has been teaching the cannabis industry about franchising and the franchise industry about cannabis. Launched in 2018 with its history rooted in over a decade of Colorado cannabis operations, Unity Rd. offers franchisees the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to compliantly and profitably operate a dispensary. The marijuana franchise currently has more than 30 stores in development across seven U.S. states.

For those interested in learning more about Unity Rd. franchise opportunities, the Unity Rd. team is hosting 30-minute Zoom presentations over the next few weeks that walk participants through the current state of the U.S. cannabis industry and take a deep dive into the Unity Rd. franchise opportunity. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and take place:

Unity Rd. is bridging the two previously disconnected worlds of cannabis and franchising. The industry trailblazer is the first to bring the cannabis dispensary franchise model to the United States - with duality of prowess in both industries to back it up.

Built up from the legacy of a 10-plus year, award-winning Colorado dispensary and infused with decades of franchise experience, the company helps eager operators enter the complex industry with ease. The marijuana franchise pioneer offers its partners the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to compliantly and profitably operate a dispensary. Recently, it was named one of the top cannabis retail leaders in the nation by MJBizDaily magazine.

It also recently became the first cannabis business to earn a Franchise Times Dealmakers award – a recognition presented to the boldest players driving mergers and acquisitions in franchising. For more information, visit unityrd.com.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- franchise model (topic)
- Franchise Times (publication)
- Mike Weinberger (person)
- Justin Livingston (person)
- cannabis retail (topic)
- unity rd. (topic)
- global franchise magazine (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20200626_unity_rd_and_cannabis_take_spotlight_in_global_fra.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/64354275-d446-4e43-bb96-4b109039226e).