Montclair approves cannabis dispensary at former Dunkin Donuts on Bloomfield Ave

New Jersey municipality greenlights retail location as state expands licensed footprint beyond 197 open stores.

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Montclair has approved a cannabis dispensary at a former Dunkin Donuts location on Bloomfield Avenue, according to Jersey Digs. The approval adds to a steady stream of retail authorizations across New Jersey, where 197 adult-use dispensaries are currently operational.

The timing reflects broader momentum in the state: South Jersey approved two new licenses on the same day, Lower Township has signaled plans for two additional stores, and operators like Premo and Rise continue expanding their footprints. However, the market also shows friction—Cannabist, a marijuana MSO, recently closed cultivation and sold retail assets after bankruptcy, and illegal delivery services continue to draw enforcement action.

Watch whether Montclair's new location begins operations quickly and how the retail count evolves as pending municipal approvals convert to licensed stores. Supply-side consolidation and operator exits suggest competition may be intensifying even as the licensed retail network grows.