Buying a California cannabis business involves far more than purchasing a license. This complete guide explains ownership changes, acquisition structures, due diligence, financing, regulatory approvals, inventory, real estate and closing.

Selling a cannabis business in California is far more complex than selling a traditional business. This comprehensive guide explains every stage of the M&A process, including valuation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, due diligence, transaction structure, licensing considerations, and closing.

Selling a vertically integrated cannabis business requires more than listing it for sale. Learn how experienced cannabis M&A advisors help owners maximize value through strategic positioning, valuation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, and transaction execution.

Distress doesn't always mean failure. In California's evolving cannabis industry, strategic M&A advisory can help operators preserve value, protect stakeholders, and create new opportunities before it's too late.

Not every cannabis business is worth the same. Learn the seven factors sophisticated buyers evaluate when valuing dispensaries, cultivation facilities, manufacturers, distribution businesses, and cannabis real estate in California.

Capital is returning. Enforcement is increasing. The California cannabis industry is maturing. For many operators, the next strategic decision may not be whether to sell—but whether to join a bigger platform.

Three major themes emerged from Cannabis Capital Conference 2026: returning capital, hemp beverages, and California’s strategic advantage.

California’s cannabis industry is in crisis, but crisis can be the turning point. Tax burdens, policy failures, and crashing valuations mark a hard reset. Yet with unmatched legacy, climate, and culture, California can rise again—stronger, smarter, and ready to lead the nation’s cannabis future.