SmokeInn

What SmokeInn does

SmokeInn (legal entity SmokeInn.com, LLC) is a privately-held, U.S.-based specialty tobacco retailer operating a dual-channel model: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at SmokeInn.com with nationwide and selective international shipping, and 11 physical premium cigar lounge locations across Florida including West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Wellington, Boynton Beach, and Pompano Beach. The company retails cigars from approximately 30+ manufacturers (Padron, Drew Estate, Liga Privada, Alec Bradley, Arturo Fuente, My Father, Tatuaje, Oliva, AJ Fernandez, and others), curated sampler packs, value bundles, and a full accessories line (lighters, cutters, ashtrays, cases, humidors) from brands such as Colibri, Xikar, and Visol, alongside proprietary Smoke Inn Gear merchandise. Pricing spans from under-$3 entry-level singles to over-$200 ultra-premium sticks and $750 limited-edition boxes, and the platform layers in a Cigar of the Month Club subscription ($34.95/month), a Smoke Inn Rewards loyalty program (1 point per dollar), gift certificates, and a custom stick-by-stick sampler builder.

The core technology is a conventional e-commerce stack: a mobile-friendly storefront, customer accounts, age verification mandated for tobacco compliance, and standard encrypted payment processing. The differentiator is not the technology itself but the merchandising exclusivity and community — Smoke Inn Exclusives are co-developed with manufacturers such as La Flor Dominicana, El Titan de Bronze, and Micallef, producing limited runs (e.g., 300 boxes, 12,000 cigars) unavailable through other channels, supported by an in-house content and event ecosystem (KMA Talk Radio, The Great Smoke, Facebook community group).

The business model is primarily one-time purchase cigar and accessory sales across two channels, supplemented by subscription recurring revenue from the Cigar of the Month Club and points-based retention mechanics. Customer acquisition runs through email, organic social (Facebook, X, YouTube), affiliate referrals, and content marketing; fulfillment is constrained by tobacco regulations that exclude Utah, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Canada, UK, and Australia from shipping. The company is founder/privately-held with no disclosed institutional investors, M&A activity, or leadership changes.

Name

SmokeInn

Legal name

SmokeInn.com, LLC

Website

https://smokeinn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cigar Retail

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

akta.pro primary industry

Cigar & Premium Tobacco Retail (CRANADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tobacco & Nicotine Specialty Shops (Tobacconists) (CRANADAE), Online Tobacco & Nicotine Retail (Delivery/Click & Collect) (CRANADAI)

Keywords

• Premium cigar retailer
• Online cigar sales
• Cigar accessories
• Cigar lounge
• Cigar subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Boynton Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cigar Product Sales: Core revenue from selling premium cigars online and in retail stores. Products are sold as individual cigars, 5-packs, and full boxes. Wide price range from under $3 to over $200 per cigar, targeting both casual smokers and premium collectors.
2. Cigar of the Month Club: Subscription-based monthly cigar club delivering curated cigars to members. Starting at $34.95 per shipment, providing recurring revenue and customer retention.
3. Cigar Accessories: Sales of lighters, cutters, ashtrays, cases, humidors, and miscellaneous accessories. Includes premium brands like Colibri, Xikar, and SI Gear branded merchandise.
4. Gift Certificates: Digital and physical gift certificate sales, providing flexible gifting options and driving new customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SmokeInn is an online and brick-and-mortar cigar retailer that sells premium cigars, cigar samplers, cigar accessories, and related merchandise through its e-commerce site SmokeInn.com and 11 retail cigar lounge locations across Florida. The company also operates a Cigar of the Month Club subscription service and offers exclusive cigar collaborations with manufacturers.

Product overview

SmokeInn is an online cigar retailer and smoke shop operating 11 retail locations in Florida. The company offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform for purchasing cigars, samplers, and accessories. The core product portfolio centers on cigars from over 30 major brands including Padron, Drew Estate, Liga Privada, Alec Bradley, Arturo Fuente, and many others. The company also provides subscription services (Cigar of the Month Club), an online loyalty rewards program (Smoke Inn Rewards), exclusive Smoke Inn-branded cigar releases, sampler packs, value bundles, and a full range of accessories including lighters, cutters, ashtrays, and cases from brands like Colibri, Xikar, and Visol. All online cigar purchases are processed with encryption and security technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smoke Inn Rewards: Company's online rewards program allowing customers to earn points on purchases.
• Cigar of the Month Club

Products and services

• Premium Cigars
• Cigar Samplers
• Cigar Accessories
• Cigar of the Month Club
• Smoke Inn Exclusives
• Gift Certificates
• Value Bundles

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently rated 5 stars by customers with hundreds of verified reviews on individual products

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• La Flor DominicanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive Smoke Inn collaboration product - La Flor Dominicana Oro Smoke Inn Exclusive featuring enhanced Ligero fillers and San Andrés wrapper, limited to 300 boxes. This exclusive product line demonstrates deep manufacturer partnership for unique Smoke Inn offerings.
• El Titan de BronzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive U.S. market arrangement where Smoke Inn secured the 30th Anniversary release (originally destined for international lounges only) for American customers. Limited to 12,000 cigars with commemorative mug promotion.
• MicallefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmoke Inn exclusive offerings including Micallef Black SI Exclusive Box Pressed Toro and Micallef Blue (available only at Smoke Inn). Special bundle promotions with free SI Ashcan with purchase.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cigars International: Large online-first premium cigar retailer offering 30+ brands, subscription clubs, and exclusive bundles. Most direct competitor to SmokeInn's e-commerce motion, with similar product breadth and exclusive brand partnerships.
• Famous Smoke Shop: Long-established Pennsylvania-based cigar e-commerce retailer with a strong house-brand exclusive catalog, subscription services, and a brick-and-mortar retail lounge. Closest pure-play online peer to SmokeInn with an overlapping brand portfolio and similar customer target.
• JR Cigars: National online cigar and pipe-tobacco retailer with multi-brand catalog, JR Cigar house brands, and broad inventory. Direct competitor across e-commerce SKUs, brand assortment, and price-tier coverage aimed at enthusiast consumers.
• Thompson Cigar Co. Long-running online cigar retailer offering curated samplers, house brands, and subscription clubs. Direct peer to SmokeInn's mail-order and sampler programs, serving the same hobbyist and collector segment.
• Cigar.com: Online-first cigar retailer with multi-brand catalog, sampler packs, and accessory inventory. Direct competitor to SmokeInn's e-commerce channel with overlapping brand selection and similar mid-to-premium price positioning.
• Holt's Cigar Company: Pennsylvania-based family-run cigar retailer combining a flagship retail lounge with nationwide e-commerce. Direct peer to SmokeInn's omnichannel model with comparable customer profile and product breadth.
• Casa de Montecristo: Multi-location cigar lounge chain with premium retail locations across the U.S. Closest direct comparator to SmokeInn's 11-store lounge footprint, with similar in-store experience, walk-in humidor model, and high-end brand focus.
• Neptune Cigars: Online premium cigar retailer with broad brand assortment and strong enthusiast community content. Direct peer in the e-commerce channel competing for the same cigar collector customer as SmokeInn.

Broad incumbents

• Davidoff of Geneva (cigar retail): Global luxury tobacco brand and retailer operating flagship cigar lounges worldwide. Comparable to SmokeInn's premium lounge positioning and exclusive-product strategy, but operates as a single-brand-anchored broad incumbent rather than an independent multi-brand specialist.
• Nat Sherman: Historic tobacco manufacturer with national retail distribution and own-brand specialty retail. Broader incumbent in the premium cigar space, comparable to SmokeInn on premium positioning but vertically integrated as a manufacturer rather than independent retailer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/smokeinnwpb
• Facebookfacebook.com/smokeinncigars
• Xx.com/smokeinncigars

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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