Parallel closes 2 Florida cannabis facilities, lays off 211 workers

The closure marks another contraction in Florida's medical cannabis market, which has been declining since early 2026.

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Parallel has shuttered two Florida cannabis facilities and laid off 211 workers, according to Cannabis Business Times. The move reflects ongoing pressure in Florida's medical cannabis sector, which has faced a series of headwinds including market contraction documented since January 2026 and regulatory uncertainty following the failure of adult-use legalization efforts in March.

The closure follows a pattern of operational retrenchment among larger operators. Recent months have seen Fluent divest its Florida operations, other unnamed facilities close in the Tampa Bay area, and regulatory scrutiny intensify—including pollution accusations against major growers and proposed changes to medical marijuana rules through the state budget process.

With 28 retail locations currently licensed in Florida and the market in documented decline, the Parallel action suggests operators are consolidating holdings. Watch whether other large multi-state licensees announce similar facility rationalization in coming weeks.