The Green Solution

What The Green Solution does

The Green Solution is a multi-location cannabis retail operator headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating 15 dispensary stores across the state under the corporate parent Cannabist Company. Founded in 2009 with its flagship Malley Drive location in Northglenn, the chain sells recreational and medical cannabis products — flower, concentrates, edibles, CBD items, and accessories — to adult-use consumers (21+) and medical cardholders, with stated veteran and senior (65+) discount programs.

The retail technology stack combines three core layers: the Dutchie e-commerce platform for online menu browsing and order-ahead pickup reservations; the Spendr cashless ATM integration for payment processing at all locations; and the Stash Cash rewards wallet (built on Alpine IQ infrastructure) for points accrual, member-exclusive discounts, and 420-point birthday bonuses. A signature experiential element is the live cannabis growing room at the Grape Street location, where customers view plants in cultivation while shopping. Marketing is driven primarily through owned organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X) and a recurring monthly promotional cadence branded "Puff, Shop, & Save."

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail cannabis sales at physical storefronts, supplemented by online pickup ordering. Customer segments split into adult-use (primary) and medical (with veteran and senior sub-discounts), served via a horizontal segmentation approach. Per-purchase transaction pricing is the dominant revenue mechanism; the company does not publicly disclose prices, accepts cash and debit (with a $3.50 debit fee), and the loyalty program introduces modest recurring engagement. The chain has accumulated 50+ cannabis industry awards and positions itself as "Colorado's original dispensary," operating within state-constrained license allocations.

Name

The Green Solution

Legal name

The Green Solution

Website

https://tgscolorado.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Green Solution is a Colorado-based cannabis dispensary chain operating 15 retail locations across the state, selling recreational and medical flower, concentrates, edibles, CBD products, and accessories to adult-use consumers and medical cardholders under parent company Cannabist Company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Retail Dispensary

NAICS

All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers (456199)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Delivery/Online Pickup (Omnichannel Retail) (CRANAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA), Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAB), Cannabis Online Ordering for Dispensary Pickup (Click-and-Collect) (CRANAGAC)

Keywords

• Retail cannabis dispensary
• Recreational cannabis
• Cannabis flower products
• Cannabis concentrates
• Medical cannabis dispensary

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Cannabis Sales: In-store and online order pickup sales of cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and accessories to recreational (21+) and medical cardholding customers in Colorado.
2. Loyalty Program: Stash Cash rewards program where customers earn points through purchases. Points expire after 6 months of inactivity. Birthday bonus of 420 points awarded on actual birthday.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Green Solution operates a network of 15 retail cannabis dispensaries across Colorado, selling cannabis flower, concentrates, edibles, accessories, and CBD products to adult recreational (21+) and medical cardholding customers. The dispensaries are supported by a Dutchie-powered online ordering system with pickup reservations, an in-house Stash Cash loyalty rewards program, express pickup lanes at select stores, and a unique live cannabis growing room experience at the Grape Street location.

Product overview

The Green Solution is a cannabis dispensary chain operating 15 locations across Colorado, offering a unified retail experience for recreational adult-use and medical cannabis products. The core product portfolio includes cannabis flower, concentrates, edibles, accessories, and CBD products, with the dispensary chain recognized for 50+ awards. The product offering is supported by an online ordering platform powered by Dutchie, a loyalty rewards program called Stash Cash, and express pickup services at select locations. One unique feature is the live growing room at the Grape Street location. The company positions itself as Colorado's original dispensary with a focus on quality, innovation, and customer education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stash Cash: Loyalty rewards program enabling customers to earn and redeem points on purchases

Products and services

• Cannabis Flower Premium cannabis flower offered in multiple strains for adult-use (21+) and medical cardholding customers across all 15 Colorado dispensary locations. Award-winning flower selection is a signature category for the chain.
• Cannabis Concentrates Concentrated cannabis products including wax, shatter, and other extract forms available for adult-use purchase up to 8 grams per day under Colorado regulations.
• Cannabis Edibles Cannabis-infused food and beverage products available for adult-use purchase up to 800 mg per day under Colorado regulations.
• Cannabis Accessories Smoking, vaping, and consumption accessories and paraphernalia sold at dispensary locations to support cannabis use.
• CBD Products CBD-rich flower, CBD tinctures, and hemp-derived CBD wellness products for customers seeking non-psychoactive cannabis alternatives.
• Medical Cannabis Medical cannabis products sold to customers 21+ holding a valid Colorado medical marijuana card at participating locations, including Fort Collins, with veteran and senior (65+) discount programs available.
• Online Ordering and Pickup (Dutchie) E-commerce-enabled online menu and ordering service through the Dutchie platform allowing customers to browse products, place orders in advance, and pick up at any of the 15 dispensary locations.
• Stash Cash Loyalty Program Customer loyalty rewards program enabling points accumulation on purchases, redemption of member-exclusive discounts, management via the StashCash mobile app, and a 420-point birthday bonus. Points expire after six months of inactivity.
• Express Pickup Service Dedicated in-store express lane service for online order customers allowing them to skip the regular queue and pick up pre-ordered products quickly at select locations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• DutchiecoreTechnology or IntegrationDutchie provides the online menu and ordering platform for The Green Solution. The upgraded online menu enables smoother browsing and ordering experience. Customers can create accounts and place pickup orders through the Dutchie platform.
• SpendrcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpendr provides cashless ATM payment solution at all TGS locations. New Spendr users receive up to $25 credit when signing up. This addresses cash payment challenges at dispensaries.
• Stash Cash (Cannabist Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationStash Cash is the loyalty rewards wallet program enabling customers to track points balance, redeem member-exclusive discounts, and connect with the brand across various channels including leaving reviews.
• Alpine IQsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlpine IQ provides the wallet infrastructure for Stash Cash loyalty program. Wallet allows points tracking, discount redemption, and email opt-in management.
• Medicine ManminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedicine Man is part of the Cannabist Company family of brands. Recommended to customers who don't have a nearby TGS location. Offers same premium products and service under different brand name.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lightshade: Colorado-based multi-location dispensary chain with strong Denver metro presence; competes directly on adult-use flower, concentrates, and online ordering for pickup.
• Native Roots: One of the largest multi-location cannabis dispensary chains in Colorado, operating 20+ stores across the Front Range; competes head-to-head with TGS on urban coverage, product selection, and price.
• Green Dragon: Multi-state cannabis retailer with a sizable Colorado footprint including Denver metro stores; directly comparable adult-use retail model and product mix to TGS.
• Medicine Man: Sister dispensary brand under the same Cannabist Company parent, operating Colorado retail locations with similar premium-product positioning; TGS even cross-refers customers to Medicine Man when no TGS location is nearby.
• A Cut Above: Colorado-based dispensary chain with locations in Denver and surrounding markets; directly comparable adult-use retail offering and customer demographic.
• The Herbal Cure: Colorado dispensary operator with multiple Denver-area locations; competes with TGS on premium flower selection and urban retail convenience.
• LivWell Enlightened Health: Large vertically integrated Colorado cannabis operator with multiple retail locations; overlaps with TGS in adult-use flower, concentrates, and loyalty-style promotions.
• Star Buds: Colorado-headquartered multi-location cannabis dispensary chain operating across the Front Range; directly comparable retail format and adult-use product portfolio.

Others

• Dutchie: TGS's core technology partner powering the online menu and order-ahead pickup flow; comparable as the dominant cannabis e-commerce platform used across many of TGS's direct retail peers.

Broad incumbents

• Cannabist Company: TGS's parent company (formerly Columbia Care); operates multi-state cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail including the TGS and Medicine Man brands — a broader incumbent whose corporate strategy frames TGS's expansion path.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TGScolorado
• Facebookfacebook.com/canncompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-green-solution
• Instagraminstagram.com/discovercannabist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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