The Artist Tree

What The Artist Tree does

The Artist Tree is a privately held, multi-location cannabis retail company headquartered in Studio City, California, that operates 12 dispensary storefronts across the state (Beverly Hills, Koreatown, West Hollywood, Hawthorne, Laguna Woods, two in Fresno, Oxnard, El Sobrante, Davis, and Dixon) and two on-site cannabis consumption lounges in West Hollywood and Hawthorne. Founded by Lauren Fontein, Avi Kahan, Mitchell Kahan, and Aviv Halimi, who collectively bring nearly 20 years of California licensed dispensary operating experience, the company sells a curated assortment of cannabis flower, edibles, prerolls, live resin, vape cartridges, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, seeds and clones, and accessories across its retail network and through online ordering for pickup and delivery (Fresno Palm and Laguna Woods). Each location integrates a rotating local art exhibition curated by illustrator Katie Brightside across 10 of 12 sites, and the lounges offer tableside service, non-alcoholic cannabis mocktails and coffees, smoking device rentals (PuffCo, Stundeglass, Dr. Dabber), and events such as 710 Labs launches, 7/10 celebrations, and live music.

The revenue model is transactional retail: physical dispensary sales, online order-ahead and pickup, limited same-day delivery, and consumption lounge service (the company takes no commission on art sales, sending 100% of proceeds to artists). Pricing layers a 15% first-time customer discount on top of brand-level daily deals up to 50% off, plus tiered loyalty (Canvas Club, powered by AlpineIQ), bundle pricing, and demographic discounts (10% for seniors, veterans, SSDI/CSDI, and teachers). The operational stack runs on Blaze point-of-sale and menu management across all sites, an iOS/Android mobile app for ordering, and a Blaze-powered online storefront. Customer segments are predominantly adult-use recreational consumers (21+) plus medical marijuana patients (18+ with MMIC), lifestyle and experience seekers, and home cultivators served through Grow Cube clone rooms at West Hollywood and Fresno Palm.

Distribution, regulatory, and brand-positioning form the core assets of the business: 12 individual C10 retail licenses and 2 lounge licenses (California's tightly capped license framework), geographic reach across Los Angeles, the Central Valley, and coastal Orange County, and a recognized brand identity evidenced by Forbes 2026 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For recognition and California Green Business Network certifications at three locations (first Tier 2 dispensary certification in West Hollywood). The company is founder-controlled, operates through multiple location-specific LLCs (e.g., TAT Hawthorne LLC, TAT Koreatown LLC, TAT Fresno II LLC), and has no disclosed external equity, debt, or parent ownership.

Name

The Artist Tree

Legal name

The Artist Tree Holdings LLC

Website

https://theartisttree.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Artist Tree is a privately held California cannabis retailer operating 12 dispensary storefronts and 2 on-site consumption lounges across the state, serving adult-use recreational consumers and medical marijuana patients with curated flower, edibles, concentrates, vapes, and integrated local art exhibitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Retail Dispensary

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Cannabis retail dispensary
• Cannabis consumption lounge
• Cannabis delivery service
• California cannabis chain
• Cannabis flower edibles concentrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Cannabis Sales: Physical retail sales of cannabis products including flower, edibles, prerolls, vape cartridges, concentrates, and accessories across 12 California dispensary locations. Revenue generated through in-store purchases and online orders for pickup and delivery.
2. Cannabis Consumption Lounge: On-site consumption lounges in West Hollywood and Hawthorne where customers can consume cannabis products purchased on-site. Services include tableside delivery of cannabis-infused cocktails, coffees, and products, plus smoking device rentals (PuffCo, Stundeglass).
3. Art Sales: Rotating art gallery featuring local artists' work available for purchase. The Artist Tree takes no commission on art sales, with proceeds going directly to artists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Artist Tree operates twelve licensed California cannabis dispensaries selling premium flower, edibles, prerolls, live resin, vape cartridges, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, seeds/clones, and accessories. Select stores pair retail floors with rotating local-art gallery exhibits, and the West Hollywood and Hawthorne locations add on-site consumption lounges with tableside service, infused non-alcoholic cocktails and coffees, and smoking-device rentals.

Product overview

The Artist Tree operates a multi-location cannabis dispensary chain across California, offering a curated selection of premium cannabis products including flower, edibles, prerolls, concentrates, vapes, topicals, and tinctures. The company differentiates itself by integrating art galleries within dispensary spaces and operating cannabis consumption lounges in West Hollywood and Hawthorne. The business model combines retail dispensary operations with hospitality through on-site lounges, a loyalty program (Canvas Club), mobile app, and delivery services at select locations. Products span multiple categories from major brands and small-batch cultivators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cannabis Retail Dispensary Stores Twelve licensed retail dispensary locations across California (Davis, Dixon, El Sobrante, Fresno Palm Ave., Fresno Shaw, Hawthorne, Los Angeles Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Koreatown, Laguna Woods, Oxnard, and West Hollywood) selling premium cannabis flower, edibles, prerolls, live resin, vape cartridges, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, seeds/clones, and accessories to adult recreational users (21+) and medical patients (18+ with MMIC).
• Cannabis Consumption Lounges On-site cannabis consumption lounges at the West Hollywood (2nd and 3rd floor) and Hawthorne locations where adult 21+ customers can consume products purchased on-site in a social, art-filled setting with tableside canna-cocktails, infused coffees, smoking-device rentals (PuffCo, Stundeglass, Dr. Dabber), live music, and themed events such as 710 Labs launches, 7/10 celebrations, Puff Puff Paint, and Pride Studio 420.
• Cannabis Delivery Service Home delivery of cannabis products ordered online through theartisttree.com, currently available at the Fresno Palm Ave. location (delivery 9 am – 7 pm) and Laguna Woods location (delivery 12 pm – 7 pm).
• Canvas Club Loyalty Program Standalone tier-based loyalty rewards program (powered by AlpineIQ) that lets enrolled customers earn points on purchases redeemable for discounts and exclusive offers, with a 'Share the Bud' referral component that gives $10 credit for bringing new customers.
• The Artist Tree Mobile App Native iOS and Android mobile application that lets customers browse the dispensary menu, place online orders for pickup or delivery, and access Canvas Club loyalty rewards and account information.
• Grow Cube Clone and Cultivation Retail Dedicated interactive clone-room space within the Fresno Palm Ave. (and West Hollywood) dispensaries where adult customers can view, learn about, and purchase cannabis clone plants, seeds, seedlings, and home cultivation supplies.
• Cannabis Flower Premium top-shelf cannabis flower sold in indica, sativa, and hybrid strains from trusted brands and small-batch cultivators across all twelve retail locations.
• Cannabis Edibles THC-infused edible products including gummies, chocolates, beverages, and other ingestible forms sold across all twelve retail locations.
• Cannabis Prerolls Pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes available in classic and infused varieties, featured in bundle pricing such as '2 For $45' preroll deals.
• Live Resin and Cannabis Concentrates High-potency cannabis extracts and concentrates, including solvent-based and solventless options, plus live resin products known for preserving terpenes; featured in 7/10 concentrate celebrations and lounge events.
• Vape Cartridges Cannabis vape cartridges and all-in-one vaping devices for discreet consumption, sold across all twelve retail locations.
• Topicals and Tinctures Cannabis-infused topical products applied to the skin for localized relief, and cannabis tinctures for sublingual consumption with precise dosing.
• Cannabis Seeds and Clones Cannabis clone plants, seedlings, and seeds for home cultivation, available at the West Hollywood and Fresno (Palm Ave.) Grow Cube locations.
• Cannabis Accessories Smoking accessories, pipes, bongs, and other cannabis consumption paraphernalia sold across retail locations.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 710 LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Brand partnership for exclusive product launches and events. 710 Labs products featured in lounges with tastings and early access. Collaborative events like 'Gas Neapolitan Close Friends' debut at West Hollywood lounge. Purchase required for entry and raffle eligibility.
• Dr. DabbercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Launch of Dr. Dabber Switch Go product with raffle opportunities at West Hollywood lounge event. Smoking device rentals include Dr. Dabber products at lounges.
• Pistil WhipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcentrate brand featured at 7/10 celebrations and lounge events.
• DropsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdibles brand featured in lounge events and daily deals promotions.
• JettyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcentrate brand featured at oil day events and lounge promotions.
• PLUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdibles brand featured at concentrate-focused events.
• SherbinskisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium concentrate brand featured at 7/10 events.
• NashaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcentrate brand featured at oil day events.
• Katie BrightsidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational illustrator, fine artist, muralist, and designer who curates art exhibits at 10 of 12 locations. Shapes creative direction across The Artist Tree with story-driven approach. Founder of 'Welcome to the Brightside'. Work spans illustration, murals, wallpaper, installation, fashion design, publishing, interiors, and event production.
• California Green Business NetworkcoreOthersThird-party certification body providing Green Business Certification. Certified Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Koreatown locations. West Hollywood achieved first Tier 2 certification for a dispensary in that city.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bloombox Club: California cannabis delivery and retail operator focused on curated brands and premium experience; comparable in delivery coverage, loyalty/CRM approach, and adult-use positioning.
• STIIIZY: California-anchored cannabis retail and vaporizer brand operating multiple dispensaries; comparable as a vertically minded retail chain competing on premium product curation and experiential store design.
• Catalyst Cannabis Co. Independent California dispensary chain with multiple locations statewide; competes with The Artist Tree for adult-use retail share, brand partnerships, and loyalty-driven repeat traffic.
• Cookies: Cannabis brand and dispensary chain founded by Berner with California storefronts emphasizing culture, streetwear, and lifestyle retail; comparable to The Artist Tree's blend of premium cannabis with a distinct cultural/art-forward environment.
• The Farmacy West Hollywood: Boutique West Hollywood adult-use dispensary built around design, wellness, and curated product selection; overlaps with The Artist Tree's West Hollywood footprint and upscale positioning.
• Lowell Farms: California-based cannabis cultivator and retail operator with flagship Southern California dispensary; directly comparable as a premium adult-use dispensary operator in overlapping California markets.
• MedMen: Multi-state cannabis dispensary operator with a strong California retail footprint; competes directly with The Artist Tree on adult-use dispensary locations, premium positioning, and brand-led in-store experience.
• Traditional Cannabis Co. California-grown cannabis retail chain with art-driven branding and several LA-area storefronts; highly comparable for the art-meets-cannabis experiential model and mid-premium pricing.
• Eaze: California cannabis delivery marketplace with a sizable retail footprint; comparable as a California-first adult-use channel that competes with The Artist Tree's delivery and online-ordering arms.

Broad incumbents

• Cresco Labs: Multi-state cannabis operator with cultivation, retail, and brand portfolio; comparable as a scaled adult-use dispensary and brand incumbent whose Sunburn dispensary concept provides a broad-incumbent benchmark for retail branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/TheArtistTree
• Facebookfacebook.com/theartisttreeshops
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-artist-tree

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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