Curaleaf Bolsters Florida Footprint with Two New Medical Dispensaries in Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach

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Curaleaf (OTCQX: CURLF) opened two new Florida medical dispensaries in Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach on May 8, 2026, raising its Florida store count to 73 and nationwide total to 165.

The locations offer Curaleaf and partner brands including Reef, Grassroots, Dark Heart, Anthem pre-rolls, and the new Select Briq 2. Grand opening events run May 8–9 (Jacksonville Beach) and May 15–16 (Fernandina Beach) with promotions, giveaways, and patient offers.

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• Florida dispensaries increased to 73 locations
• Nationwide footprint now totals 165 stores
• Fourth and fifth Florida openings in 2026 year-to-date
• New retail sites located on primary corridors with strong local access
• Select Briq 2 introduced in Florida product mix

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Latest openings increase the Company's Florida medical dispensary count to 73, with 165 locations nationwide

STAMFORD, Conn., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the opening of two new medical dispensaries in Florida, one in Jacksonville Beach and the other in Fernandina Beach. The two new locations bring the Company's Florida footprint to 73 dispensaries and its nationwide total to 165 stores.

Located at 13799 Beach Boulevard, Curaleaf Jacksonville Beach sits along U.S. Route 90, one of the area's primary east-west corridors connecting the city's core to its coastal communities, and is surrounded by a diverse mix of restaurants, hotels, and retail shops. Curaleaf Fernandina Beach is located at 1951 South 8th Street along Florida State Road 200, offering convenient access to surrounding neighborhoods and nearby coastal destinations with a variety of local retail, dining, and businesses. Each dispensary offers a broad range of products and brands for medical patients, featuring Curaleaf's Florida-exclusive Reef flower, Grassroots flower, Dark Heart flower, Anthem pre-rolls, and the new Select Briq 2, designed to deliver enhanced flavor and real-time dose visibility.

"Our two newest dispensaries in Northeast Florida mark our fourth and fifth openings in the state since the beginning of the year," said Boris Jordan, Chairman and CEO of Curaleaf. "The continued expansion of our Florida retail footprint reflects our long-term strategy to strengthen our presence in this key medical cannabis market. As we continue to scale thoughtfully across Florida, we're enhancing our ability to deliver localized product offerings and patient-focused services while maintaining consistent, high-quality access for the medical community statewide."

A grand opening celebration will take place at Curaleaf Jacksonville Beach on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, from 12:00 - 8:00 P.M. ET. The event will feature live music, live art, and a variety of in-store promotions, along with the launch of monthly spend-to-win contests through the summer. On Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, Curaleaf Fernandina Beach will also host a two-day grand opening event from 12:00 - 8:00 P.M. ET, with branded merch and giveaways. Items you could win include a $250 store credit, a tour of the cultivation facility located in Mount Dora, a beach bundle, stand up paddle board, and a signed football jersey. On the grand opening Friday, May 8, the first 50 patients at Curaleaf Jacksonville Beach will receive a complimentary eighth with any $75 purchase, subject to select strains. On Friday, May 15, the same offer will be available at Curaleaf Fernandina Beach for the first 50 patients. Both locations will operate from 9:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. ET on Sunday.

For more information on Curaleaf's Florida dispensaries, products, and patient resources, please visit https://curaleaf.com/dispensary/florida.

About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, Dark Heart, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This media advisory contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward–looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "proposed", "is expected", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning the opening of dispensaries in Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach, Florida. Such forward-looking statements and information reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the company with respect to the matter described in this new release. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are based on current expectations as of the date of this release and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Additional information about these assumptions and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's latest annual information form filed on May 5, 2026, which is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at http://www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.

Investor Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Camilo Lyon, Chief Investment Officer
IR@curaleaf.com 

Media Contact:
MATTIO Communications
MattioCuraleaf@Mattio.com

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FAQ

How many Florida dispensaries does Curaleaf (CURLF) have after the May 8, 2026 openings?

Curaleaf has 73 dispensaries in Florida after the two openings. According to the company, the additions increased its statewide retail footprint to 73 locations, supporting expanded patient access across Northeast Florida.

What is Curaleaf's nationwide store count after the Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach openings?

Curaleaf's nationwide total is 165 stores following these openings. According to the company, the new locations contribute to its national retail network and product distribution across multiple states.

What products and brands will be available at Curaleaf Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach (CURLF)?

Both dispensaries will carry Curaleaf and partner brands like Reef, Grassroots, Dark Heart, Anthem, and the new Select Briq 2. According to the company, offerings target medical patients with localized product selections.

When are the grand opening events for Curaleaf Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach?

Jacksonville Beach event runs May 8–9, 2026; Fernandina Beach on May 15–16, 2026. According to the company, both events feature live entertainment, promotions, branded merch, and spend-to-win contests through summer.

Are there special promotions for early patients at the new Curaleaf Florida locations (CURLF)?

Yes. The first 50 patients on grand opening Fridays receive a complimentary eighth with a $75 purchase, subject to select strains. According to the company, this offer applies May 8 at Jacksonville Beach and May 15 at Fernandina Beach.