Benchmarking
Market ComparisonAug 2026
Among small-tier markets, D.C. stands out with a two-year sales increase of nearly 79%, outpacing many peers that have plateaued after their initial launch surges. The 21% year-over-year expansion of dispensary locations to 75 stores signals that licensing momentum has not stalled, and the district's geography—drawing foot traffic from neighboring Maryland and Virginia—gives it a cross-border demand advantage uncommon for a market this size.
24-Month Trend

| State | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $5-10M | 83.1% |
| North Carolina | $5-10M | 19.1% |
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Benchmarking
Market ComparisonAug 2026
Among small-tier markets, D.C. stands out with a two-year sales increase of nearly 79%, outpacing many peers that have plateaued after their initial launch surges. The 21% year-over-year expansion of dispensary locations to 75 stores signals that licensing momentum has not stalled, and the district's geography—drawing foot traffic from neighboring Maryland and Virginia—gives it a cross-border demand advantage uncommon for a market this size.
24-Month Trend

| State | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $5-10M | +25.6% |
| Georgia | $5-10M | +83.1% |
| District of Columbia | $5-10M | +9.3% |
| North Carolina | $5-10M | +19.1% |
| South Dakota | $5-10M | -4.8% |