“As the marijuana market continues to evolve and grow, including the recent legalization of cannabis in California, so do real estate, branding and management opportunities for Diego Pellicer Worldwide,” said Ron Throgmartin, chief executive officer, Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. “With our new premium branding guidelines and a proven formula for success with our retail tenants, this fresh capital will open new doors for Diego Pellicer Worldwide in the expanding cannabis retail environment.”

 

The capital injection was made possible by restructuring the investors’ equity and debt through returned shares and recast notes. It comes on the heels of two successful, branded retail tenant locations in Seattle and Denver that are consistently experiencing double- and triple-digit year-over-year growth. By elevating the customer experience, maintaining competitive pricing and ensuring the product on the shelf is deserving of the Diego Pellicer brand, Diego Pellicer retail locations have effectively honed in on the premium market for customers with discerning tastes.

 

About Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. (OTCQB: DPWW)

Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. is the premium marijuana brand and retail development company. DPWW develops and leases legally compliant real estate, including turnkey cultivation and processing facilities as well as high-end, branded retail stores to licensed marijuana operators. When federally legal, DPWW is positioned to become a national, vertically integrated marijuana company. To learn more about how to become a branded Diego Pellicer retailer, cultivator or investor visit www.Diego-Pellicer.com.

 

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“As the marijuana market continues to evolve and grow, including the recent legalization of cannabis in California, so do real estate, branding and management opportunities for Diego Pellicer Worldwide,” said Ron Throgmartin, chief executive officer, Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. “With our new premium branding guidelines and a proven formula for success with our retail tenants, this fresh capital will open new doors for Diego Pellicer Worldwide in the expanding cannabis retail environment.”