Kush Groove Dispensary

What Kush Groove Dispensary does

Kush Groove Dispensary, legally operated by The KG Collective, LLC, is a privately held recreational cannabis retail chain headquartered in Massachusetts. The company operates two adult-use dispensaries — at 701 Mount Auburn St in Cambridge (near Harvard Square) and 912 Crescent St in Brockton (near Route 24) — with a third location at 1589 Columbus Ave in Boston listed as 'Opening Soon.' It sells a comprehensive cannabis assortment including flower, pre-rolls, vaporizers, edibles, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, cannabis beverages, CBD products, accessories, and branded Kush Groove merchandise, alongside products from third-party brands such as DabFX, Honor Roll, Pastime, Zapacka, Mass Yield Cultivation, Good Green, Simpler Daze, Hashables, Pulsar, and Incredibles.

The business is a hybrid retail-and-experiential model. Core operations are physical storefronts supplemented by online ordering for in-store pickup, a Refer-a-Friend program ($100 in loyalty points to both parties), a formal rewards program, and recurring community events including 420 celebrations, Kushmas Holiday Party, Fernway chef-curated cannabis dinners, Redeye.bos DJ nights, vendor pop-ups, and community clean-ups. Marketing is multi-channel — website/blog content, organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X), email/newsletter, and earned media (YouTube documentary, community murals). Technology integrations are limited to e-commerce/menu functionality and the RAP Network (Rank Really High) advertising platform, which monetizes the website with brand placements on menus, carts, and checkout pages. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, mobile app, public API, or AI capability.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by direct retail cannabis sales, with secondary revenue from website advertising (RAP Network) and an affiliate program. Pricing is unit-based with promotional structures such as tax-inclusive $50 half-ounces, tiered Mix & Match bundles (10/15/20% off), and category-specific deals (vapes/concentrates, clearance, Jeeter-specific pricing). Discount programs target first-time customers and specific professional groups (teachers, healthcare workers, seniors, students, medical patients, cannabis industry professionals). The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no PE/VC backing in the available data.

Name

Kush Groove Dispensary

Legal name

The KG Collective, LLC

Website

https://kushgroove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kush Groove Dispensary is a privately held recreational cannabis retail chain operating two adult-use storefronts in Cambridge and Brockton, Massachusetts, with a third Boston location opening soon. It sells flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, concentrates, topicals, and accessories to consumers via in-store retail and online pickup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Cannabis Retail

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cannabis Dispensary + Delivery/Online Pickup (Omnichannel Retail) (CRANAFAG), Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)

Keywords

• Recreational cannabis retail
• Cannabis dispensary operations
• Cannabis product sales
• Cannabis accessories merchandise
• Cannabis loyalty program

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Cannabis Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling recreational cannabis products including flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, concentrates, topicals, and accessories at retail dispensary locations.
2. Retail Advertising: Website advertising platform offering brand and product ad placements on homepage, dispensary menus, shopping carts, and checkout pages. Powered by RAP Network from Rank Really High.
3. Affiliate Program: Earn commissions by referring new customers to Kush Groove through their affiliate program.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kush Groove Dispensary is a recreational cannabis retail operator selling flower, pre-rolls, vaporizers, edibles, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, CBD products, and cannabis accessories through licensed physical dispensaries in Massachusetts. The company operates two open storefronts in Cambridge (701 Mount Auburn St) and Brockton (912 Crescent St), with a third Boston location opening soon, and supports in-store pickup via online ordering. Revenue is primarily driven by one-time retail cannabis product sales to adult-use consumers 21+.

Product overview

Kush Groove Dispensary operates as a recreational cannabis retail brand with two physical dispensary locations in Cambridge and Brockton, Massachusetts. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of cannabis products centered around its core retail operations. The product lineup includes: Flower (indica, hybrid, sativa strains), Pre-Rolls (single, multipacks, infused), Vaporizers (disposables, cartridges, live resin, live rosin), Edibles (gummies, chews, candies, chocolates), Concentrates (wax, badder, shatter, budder, sugar), Topicals & Tinctures, Moonrocks & Infused Products, Cannabis Beverages, CBD Products, Accessories (glassware, smoking accessories), and Merchandise. The dispensary carries products from multiple third-party brands including DabFX, Honor Roll, Pastime, Zapacka, Smoke Odor Solutions, Raw Black, Mass Yield Cultivation, Good Green, Simpler Daze, Hashables, Pulsar, and Incredibles. The company also offers Bundles and promotional deals as a sub-brand offering. The retail experience is complemented by a loyalty/rewards program, referral program, and online ordering with in-store pickup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cannabis Flower Premium cannabis flower including indica, hybrid, and sativa strains offered in whole bud, shake, and pre-ground options for adult-use consumers 21+ in Massachusetts.
• Pre-Rolls Pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes available as single units, multipacks, and infused varieties for adult-use consumers.
• Vaporizers Cannabis vaporization products including disposables, cartridges, live resin, live rosin, and cured resin options.
• Edibles Cannabis-infused food products including gummies, chews, candy, chocolates, and infused beverages for adult-use consumers.
• Concentrates Cannabis extracts including wax, badder, shatter, budder, and sugar concentrates.
• Topicals & Tinctures Cannabis-infused topical products applied to skin and tincture products for sublingual consumption.
• CBD Products CBD products for wellness and therapeutic purposes.
• Cannabis Accessories Cannabis accessories including glassware and smoking paraphernalia sold at retail dispensaries.
• Kush Groove Merchandise Branded Kush Groove clothing and merchandise items sold at retail locations.
• Bundles and Special Deals Pre-packaged bundles and promotional deals offering discounted cannabis product combinations, including mix-and-match and Buy More & Save stacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star rated dispensary in Cambridge and Brockton
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FernwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2025Massachusetts premier cannabis vape company partnering with Kush Groove for exclusive dinner experiences. Fernway and Kush Groove co-host intimate cannabis dining events featuring chef-curated menus designed to pair with Fernway's signature vape products. Multiple events hosted including two-night dinner experience series.
• Redeye.bosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Boston DJ collective partnered with Kush Groove for in-store DJ sets. Collaboration for Cambridge Dispensary Dance Party series featuring live music every Friday in July 2025.
• Khalifa KushminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium cannabis brand featured as vendor at Kush Groove events including the Kushmas Holiday Party. Brand products sold at Kush Groove dispensaries.
• CNA StoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCannabis accessory brand participating as vendor at Kush Groove events including Kushmas Holiday Party.
• TreeworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCannabis accessory brand participating as vendor at Kush Groove events including Kushmas Holiday Party.
• Spaces PoppersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCannabis accessory brand participating as vendor at Kush Groove events including Kushmas Holiday Party.
• Artist AmbrojahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal artist Ambrojah Williams creates original artwork featured at Kush Groove events and pop-ups. Collaborated on art installations and artist activations at events like Fernway dinner experiences and Art & Floral pop-up.
• FloriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFloral service providing hand-crafted floral bouquets for Kush Groove events. Partnered for 'I Deserve to Bloom!' Art & Floral Pop-Up event featuring original artwork and floral arrangements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Curaleaf: Multi-state cannabis operator with significant Massachusetts retail footprint. Comparable as a competitor in the same adult-use dispensary category, though vastly larger and broader in product/operations.
• Trulieve: Large multi-state cannabis operator with Massachusetts dispensary presence. Comparable as a competing adult-use retailer in the same geographies, with much broader scale.
• Green Thumb Industries (GTI / RISE): Multi-state cannabis operator with RISE-branded dispensaries in Massachusetts. Comparable as a competing adult-use retailer with broader national scale.
• Cresco Labs / Sunnyside: Multi-state cannabis operator with Sunnyside-branded dispensaries including Massachusetts locations. Comparable as a competing adult-use retailer under a lifestyle-forward brand concept.

Direct peers

• NETA (New England Treatment Access): Massachusetts-based vertically integrated cannabis operator with flagship dispensaries. Comparable as a similarly-positioned regional dispensary brand competing for the same Greater Boston adult-use customers.
• Revolutionary Clinics: Massachusetts-based vertically integrated cannabis operator with retail locations. Directly comparable as a multi-store MA adult-use dispensary serving overlapping Greater Boston geographies.
• Theory Wellness: Massachusetts-based cannabis dispensary operator with multiple retail locations across the state. Directly comparable as a similarly-positioned multi-store MA adult-use dispensary competing for the same Greater Boston customer.
• Garden Remedies: Massachusetts-based vertically integrated cannabis company operating multiple dispensaries. Closely comparable as a regional multi-store MA retailer with cultivation, manufacturing, and retail under one brand.

Regional players

• Berkshire Roots: Massachusetts-based vertically integrated cannabis operator with dispensaries in western and central MA. Comparable as a similarly-positioned MA multi-store adult-use brand, though operating in a different regional cluster.

Emerging players

• Cannatique: Emerging Massachusetts-based cannabis operator with retail locations. Comparable as an emerging adult-use dispensary brand expanding within MA and competing for similar customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kushgroove
• Facebookfacebook.com/kushgroove
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kush-groove
• Instagraminstagram.com/kg_dispensary

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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