Curaleaf Expands Retail Footprint with Dispensary Openings in Florida and Ohio

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Curaleaf Holdings (OTCQX: CURLF) has expanded its retail presence with two new dispensary openings in Apopka, Florida and Girard, Ohio, bringing its nationwide store count to 157 locations. The Apopka location increases Curaleaf's Florida presence to 69 stores, while the Girard location marks the company's fifth store in Ohio.

The Apopka store will serve medical cannabis patients in Central Florida's Greater Orlando region, offering products including Select brand vapes, Reef flower, and Grassroots Dark Heart Collection. The Girard location, the first dispensary in the city, will serve both medical patients and adult-use consumers in Northeast Ohio, featuring products such as Select BRIQ vapes and Grassroots pre-rolls.

Positive

• Expansion to 157 total retail locations nationwide
• Strategic location growth with 69 stores in Florida and 5 in Ohio
• First-mover advantage as the first licensed dispensary in Girard, Ohio
• Enhanced market presence in the populous Greater Orlando region

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• None.

New locations in Apopka, Florida and Girard, Ohio bring Curaleaf's nationwide store count to 157

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 15, 2025 /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 dispensaries; Curaleaf Apopka, located at 1809 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703, and Curaleaf Girard, located at 801 N State St, Girard, OH 44420. With these dual openings, Curaleaf expands to 69 retail locations in Florida, five in Ohio, and 157 nationwide.

Curaleaf Apopka strengthens the Company's presence in Central Florida, providing convenient access for registered medical cannabis patients across the Greater Orlando region. Curaleaf Apopka offers a wide portfolio of medical cannabis products, including Curaleaf's Select brand vapes and edibles, Florida-exclusive Reef flower, Grassroots Dark Heart Collection flower, Anthem pre-rolls, Miss Grass pre-rolls and more. To ensure patient satisfaction, Curaleaf Florida is offering a 72-hour Flower Satisfaction Guarantee on select premium eighths from Grassroots and Reef. The store will operate from 9:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. ET, Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 A.M. – 6 P.M. ET on Sundays.

Meanwhile, Curaleaf Girard marks the Company's first dispensary within the city of Girard, Ohio and enhances access for both medical patients and adult-use consumers across the state's Northeast region. The store features a selection including Select BRIQ all-in-one vapes, Grassroots Dark Heart Collection flower, Grassroots pre-rolls, JAMS and Select XBites edibles and Find flower. Curaleaf will be introducing Grassroots and Find pre-rolls in Singles and 5-pack Shorties, as state regulations now allow for the sale of pre-rolls. Curaleaf Girard will be open 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. ET, Monday through Saturday and 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Sundays.

"Each new store opening reflects our mission to expand safe, convenient access to high-quality cannabis across the country," said Boris Jordan, Curaleaf Chairman and CEO. "With Apopka, we are deepening our roots in Florida by serving an important new region for medical patients, and with Girard, we are proudly delivering the first licensed dispensary to the city. Together, these milestones show our commitment to patients and consumers who rely on cannabis for their wellbeing, while reinforcing Curaleaf's leadership in both established and emerging markets."

Local celebrations will mark the openings:

• Curaleaf Apopka will host a grand opening on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET, featuring special promotions, giveaways, and an interactive "Live Lounge" livestream with Curaleaf cultivation leaders.
• Curaleaf Girard will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Girard Chamber of Commerce at a later date, featuring exclusive promotions and complimentary refreshments.

For more information on Curaleaf's dispensaries, products, and patient resources, please visit www.curaleaf.com.

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, Anthem and The Hemp Company 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

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Contacts:

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

Media Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Jordon Rahmil, VP Public Relations
media@curaleaf.com

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FAQ

How many dispensaries does Curaleaf (CURLF) now operate nationwide?

Curaleaf now operates 157 dispensaries nationwide, including 69 locations in Florida and 5 in Ohio.

Where are Curaleaf's new dispensary locations in September 2025?

Curaleaf opened new dispensaries in Apopka, Florida (1809 E. Semoran Blvd.) and Girard, Ohio (801 N State St).

What products are available at Curaleaf's new Apopka, FL location?

The Apopka location offers Select brand vapes and edibles, Reef flower, Grassroots Dark Heart Collection flower, Anthem pre-rolls, and Miss Grass pre-rolls.

What are the operating hours for Curaleaf's new Girard, Ohio dispensary?

Curaleaf Girard operates Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.

When is the grand opening celebration for Curaleaf Apopka?

The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET, featuring promotions, giveaways, and an interactive Live Lounge livestream.