Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary San Diego

What Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary San Diego does

Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary San Diego is one storefront within Catalyst Cannabis, a privately held California cannabis retail chain founded in 2020 and operated through South Cord Holdings LLC. The company operates 29 dispensary locations across California spanning Long Beach, Los Angeles (including Bellflower, El Monte, Hawthorne, Lancaster, Lynwood, Mid City, Normandie, Pomona, Silver Lake, Van Nuys, Florence Ave, and Figueroa Ave), Orange County (Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Santa Ana OC3, Planet Catalyst, Stanton), the Inland Empire and San Diego region (Hemet, Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, San Bernardino, San Diego), the Central Coast (Grover Beach, Marina, Oxnard, Watsonville), and Northern California (Antioch, Daly City, Patterson). The San Diego store is located at 5125 Convoy St, Suite 211, San Diego, CA 92111, and serves adult-use consumers (21+) and medical cannabis patients with a multi-category inventory including flower, prerolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, beverages, topicals, tinctures, pills, and branded merchandise.

The company runs a direct-to-consumer retail model combining in-store point-of-sale sales with an online product reservation system for in-store pickup (subject to a 3-hour pickup window) and operates licensed cannabis consumption lounges at select locations, notably the Hawthorne Cannabis Lounge in Los Angeles County. The technology stack is a standard dispensary POS and menu system with Aeropay-integrated ACH payments (a workaround for federal cannabis-banking restrictions) and a Catalyst Rewards loyalty program offering 2 points per dollar spent redeemable for in-store discounts. Catalyst stocks third-party premium brands (Alien Labs, 710 Labs, CAM, Fig Farms, Maven Genetics, Stiiizy, Connected, and others) alongside proprietary house brands CAT4 and MJUICE, and operates a voluntary Cat 4 expanded-testing program beyond state requirements.

Revenue is generated through one-time retail transactions, consumption lounge fees, and an incremental loyalty/recurring engagement layer. The customer base is segmented horizontally into adult recreational consumers (primary) and medical patients (secondary), served via a multi-channel marketing mix that emphasizes founder-led social media, content marketing through the Catalyst blog and podcast, and brand-activation events rather than paid advertising. There is no evidence of external institutional investment or public-market activity; the company has scaled to 500+ employees through organic buildout plus a single disclosed acquisition (the former Planet 13 Santa Ana Superstore in February 2026).

Name

Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary San Diego

Legal name

South Cord Holdings LLC

Website

https://catalyst-cannabis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Catalyst Cannabis is a privately held California cannabis retail chain operating 29 dispensary locations across the state, serving adult recreational consumers and medical patients with multi-category cannabis products, house brands, and consumption lounges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cannabis Dispensary with On-Site Consumption Lounge (where permitted) (CRANAFAF), Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)

Keywords

• Cannabis retail dispensary
• Recreational cannabis products
• Medical cannabis dispensary
• Cannabis consumption lounge
• Cannabis loyalty program

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Cannabis Sales: Primary revenue from selling cannabis products (flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles, beverages, topicals, tinctures, prerolls) directly to consumers at retail dispensary locations. Sales are one-time transactions at point of purchase.
2. Consumption Lounge Services: Revenue generated from on-site cannabis consumption lounges where customers can purchase and consume products in a licensed social setting. Lounge hosts brand activations and tasting events.
3. Catalyst Rewards Loyalty Program: Points-based loyalty program where customers earn 2 points per dollar spent (2% back). Points can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catalyst operates a chain of 29 physical cannabis dispensaries across California, selling recreational and medical cannabis products directly to consumers. The dispensaries stock flower, prerolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, beverages, topicals, tinctures, pills, and branded merchandise from third-party brands (Alien Labs, 710 Labs, CAM, Fig Farms, Maven Genetics, Stiiizy, Connected Cannabis) alongside house brands (CAT4, MJUICE). The chain supports an online reservation system for in-store pickup, a Catalyst Rewards Club loyalty program offering 2 points per dollar spent, and licensed cannabis consumption lounges at select locations such as Hawthorne.

Product overview

Catalyst Cannabis is a California cannabis retail chain offering recreational and medical cannabis products across 29 physical dispensary locations in California, including a San Diego location. The dispensary operates a multi-category retail model selling Flower, Prerolls, Vapes, Concentrates, Edibles, Beverages, Topicals, Tinctures, Pills, and Merchandise. The company carries third-party cannabis brands (Alien Labs, CAM, Maven Genetics, Fig Farms, STIIIZY, and many others) alongside its house brands (CAT4, MJUICE, Catalyst). Catalyst enhances customer retention through its free Catalyst Rewards Club loyalty program, offering 2% back on purchases. The company also operates an online reservation system for in-store pickup. A notable differentiator is the Hawthorne Cannabis Lounge, one of the first licensed on-site consumption lounges in Los Angeles County, offering a social cannabis experience with entertainment and brand activations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catalyst Cannabis Retail Dispensary California cannabis dispensary chain offering recreational and medical cannabis products for purchase in-store, featuring a wide selection across multiple product categories across 29 locations.
• Flower Cannabis flower products including various strains, sizes (from 3.5G to 14G), and classifications (Indica, Sativa, Hybrid), sourced from premium cultivators such as Fig Farms, CAM, and Maven Genetics.
• Prerolls Pre-rolled cannabis joints available in single and multi-pack formats, including single 1G Indica prerolls and other strain-specific options.
• Vapes Cannabis vape cartridges and disposable pens in various strains and brands including Stiiizy (25% off promotional pricing), with 1G products ranging $16.80-$48.00.
• Concentrates Cannabis concentrates including live resin, rosin, wax, and shatter, sourced from premium extract brands such as 710 Labs.
• Edibles Cannabis-infused edible products including gummies, teas, chocolates, and other food items with various THC dosages, with 100MG products ranging $6.38-$8.50.
• Beverages Cannabis-infused drinkable products including teas and other beverages such as CAM and other partner brands.
• Topicals Cannabis-infused topical products for external application, available at Catalyst dispensary locations.
• Tinctures Cannabis tincture products for sublingual or oral consumption available at Catalyst dispensaries.
• Pills/Capsules Cannabis pill and capsule products available for oral consumption at Catalyst dispensaries.
• Catalyst Merchandise Branded Catalyst merchandise including apparel and accessories available at catalyst-merch.com.
• CAT4 House Brand Catalyst's house-brand cannabis product line carrying 20% off promotional pricing for house brands CAT4, Catalyst, and MJUICE.
• MJUICE House Brand Catalyst's house-brand cannabis product line available at all Catalyst dispensary locations with promotional pricing available.
• Catalyst Rewards Club Free loyalty program offering 2 points per $1 spent (2% back) redeemable for instant savings at checkout starting at 200 points ($2 off), with points valid for 365 days. Includes email marketing of promotional communications about deals, discounts, and member-only offers.
• Hawthorne Cannabis Consumption Lounge Licensed on-site cannabis consumption lounge at the Hawthorne location offering comfortable seating, entertainment, brand activations, tasting events, and community gatherings, open Thursday-Sunday with hours ranging from 2-3 PM to 9 PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 locations serving California consumers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AeropaycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Financial services software partnership enabling ACH bank payments for customers. When creating a Catalyst Account and connecting a bank to complete ACH payments, customers create an Aeropay account.
• Alien LabscoreOthersPremium cannabis brand carried at Catalyst locations. Featured brand with 30% discount promotions available.
• 710 LabscoreOthersPremium cannabis concentrate brand available at Catalyst dispensaries.
• CAM (Craft American Madness)coreOthersFeatured cannabis brand with multiple products including flower, prerolls, and rosin gummies available at Catalyst.
• Fig FarmscoreOthersPremium cannabis cultivator featured at Catalyst with strains like Chems & Cherry, Sherbanger F2, Azulcar, and Shady Scotty.
• Maven GeneticscoreOthersFeatured cannabis brand with products like Citra Alchemy, Key Lime Jack, and Chem 51 available with 30% discount promotions.
• Connected CannabiscoreOthersPremium cannabis brand with 30% off promotions available at Catalyst dispensaries.
• StiiizycoreOthersPopular vape brand with 25% off discount promotions available at Catalyst.
• Green Dawg CultivatorsminorOthersCannabis cultivator brand with 30% off promotions at Catalyst locations.
• Weed For The PeoplecoreOthersCommunity advocacy and social impact initiative aligned with Catalyst's mission. Non-profit supported by the company.
• Sauce EssentialscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent presenter for San Diego cannabis events including High Tides & Good Vibes. Key marketing partner for community events.
• THC Members Only ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent host partner for community cannabis events. Catalyst San Diego location partnered for High Tides & Good Vibes event.
• PUNCHminorOthersFeatured cannabis brand showcased in brand section of Catalyst website.
• Coastal SunminorOthersFeatured cannabis brand showcased in brand section of Catalyst website.
• BLEMminorOthersFeatured cannabis brand with 30% off promotions available at Catalyst.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MedMen: Multi-state cannabis retail chain with multiple California storefronts. Directly comparable as a multi-location adult-use and medical dispensary operator competing in the same California metros (LA, Orange County).
• STIIIZY: California-based vertically integrated cannabis retailer and brand with multiple retail locations. Directly comparable as a California-focused cannabis chain that combines house brands with multi-store retail.
• Cookies: California cannabis retail and lifestyle brand with multiple dispensary locations. Comparable for its brand-driven, multi-store California dispensary model and premium product positioning.
• Harborside: Long-standing California cannabis retailer operating multiple dispensaries in the Bay Area and Southern California. Comparable as a multi-store California dispensary chain with both adult-use and medical customers.
• Planet 13 Holdings: Large-format cannabis retail operator whose Santa Ana Superstore Catalyst acquired in February 2026. Comparable as a flagship-format dispensary operator competing for California premium retail share.
• Caliva: California-licensed vertically integrated cannabis company with retail dispensaries in the Bay Area. Comparable for its California-centric retail and brand strategy across flower, prerolls, and vapes.
• Connected Cannabis: Premium California cannabis brand with retail presence, including dispensary operations. Comparable as a California cannabis brand-and-retail operator that competes for the same premium consumer.
• Glass House Brands: California-focused vertically integrated cannabis company with cultivation and retail operations. Comparable as a California cannabis operator combining brand, cultivation, and retail exposure.

Broad incumbents

• The Green Solution: Established multi-location cannabis retail chain in Colorado. Comparable as a scaled, multi-store adult-use dispensary operator that demonstrates the operating model Catalyst is pursuing at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Lowell Farms: California-based cannabis brand with retail distribution. Comparable as a California cannabis brand-and-retail operator, though at smaller scale and with a different primary distribution strategy than Catalyst.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/catalystforthepeople
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catalyst-cannabis-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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