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GTI adds Florida retail license as state nears 831 open dispensaries

Rise Dispensaries operator GTI receives new retail license in Florida; state roster shows sustained licensing activity across multiple operators.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster

September 18, 2026 · 9:39 AM ET

Cannabis flower on a retail counter — file photo, not the scene of this story.

GTI, which operates the Rise Dispensaries brand, has received a new retail license in Florida, according to state license records dated Sept. 18. The approval comes as Florida's medical cannabis market continues to expand, with the state roster showing 830 open retail locations as of Sept. 19.

The licensing decision reflects a pattern of sustained retail expansion in the state. Over a two-day window (Sept. 16–18), at least 12 retail license actions were recorded, including new approvals for operators such as STIIIZY Florida, Theory Wellness of Florida, and Star Buds Florida, alongside several licensee name changes among established chains including Trulieve, The Flowery, and Surterra Wellness.

Watch whether GTI's new retail location follows a specific geographic strategy in Florida's fragmented market or whether the operator is pursuing fill-in expansion in areas already served by Rise locations.

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