The Business of Weed
Pita Pot? WeedMD CEO Keith Merker on Pioneer Cannabis Corp, Joint Venture with Pita Pit Canada
WeedMD Inc CEO Keith Merker shares details of the company’s recent joint venture with Pita Pit Canada, a successful quick-service restaurant chain, to launch retail service provider Pioneer Cannabis Corp. Merker is enthusiastic about the deal because its combines WeedMD’s extensive cannabis knowledge with Pita Pit’s retailing, franchising, and distribution experience.
Watch – WeedMD Inc on Pioneer Cannabis Corp, Joint Venture with Pita Pit Canada
Merker suggests that cannabis retail and franchising will be more difficult than typical retail enterprises and as a result, partnering with an experience food and beverage company gives WeedMD a strategic advantage. Merker also discusses the company’s edibles strategy in anticipation of Q4 2019 legalization. He highlights the company’s existing joint venture with Phivida Holdings Inc to create infused beverages at WeedMD’s Strathroy facility.

