Ascend Wellness Expands Presence with Fourth Dispensary in Pennsylvania

June 19, 2024 at 7:10 AM EDT

~ Opens Dispensary in Cranberry, Pennsylvania ~

NEW YORK, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH," "Ascend" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH-U.CN) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated marijuana operator, announces the opening of its fourth medical dispensary in Pennsylvania, located in Cranberry. This expansion marks Ascend's 37th location across its seven-state footprint and underscores the Company's dedication to serving the growing medical market in Pennsylvania.

The Cranberry dispensary is conveniently located near I-76 and I-79 and offers patients in the greater Pittsburgh area a wide-ranging selection of medical marijuana products, including popular whole flower products, vaporizers, concentrates, ingestibles, topicals, and accessories.

"The Cranberry location extends Ascend's reach to a new medical community, offering access to our renowned product lineup. Patients in the greater Pittsburgh area now have additional access to Ascend's innovative outlet dispensary model, known for premium products at everyday low prices," said Rick Wilkins, Chief of Stores at Ascend. "We're fueled by Ascend's rapid growth and commitment to serving Pennsylvania's medical market, enhancing accessibility, convenience, and choice for patients statewide."

To celebrate the opening of the Cranberry dispensary, Ascend invites patients to join in the grand opening festivities on June 21, 2024. Patients will have the opportunity to explore the dispensary, and all attendees will be able to meet the Ascend team and learn more about the Company's commitment to supporting the health and wellness of patients through medical marijuana.

Spanning approximately 2,000 square feet within a 6,500 square foot building, the Cranberry location features 11 terminals to ensure efficient service and minimal wait times for patients. The presence of four kiosks and on-site ATMs further enhances the convenience of the shopping experience, offering multiple options for transactions.

Ascend patients can also join the free Ascenders Club, where purchases become even more rewarding. Highlights include earning 1 point for every $1 spent at Ascend with bonus points for referring friends. Patients can sign up in-store or online at www.letsascend.com.

Ascend Cranberry is located at 20013 US-19 Cranberry Township, PA and will be open from:

Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

For more information about Ascend and its dispensaries, visit www.awholdings.com.

About Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.

AWH is a vertically integrated operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.  AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Common Goods, Simply Herb, Ozone, Ozone Reserve, Tunnel Vision, and Royale branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.

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SOURCE Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.

Contact, EVP, Investor Relations & Strategy, Rebecca Koar, IR@awholdings.com, (617) 453-4042 ext. 90102

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