The Apothecarium vs. RISE Dispensaries

California, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania boast a multitude of dispensaries, each offering distinct vibes and an array of products. In this blog post, we’ll compare and contrast these two multi-location dispensary businesses to help you decide which serves your needs best. 

Comparing The Apothecarium vs. RISE Locations 

When choosing a dispensary, the convenience of its location relative to your residence or workplace may influence your decision. Both The Apothecarium and RISE offer a variety of convenient locations across the markets they share.  The Apothecarium was founded in California and is home to four Northern California locations while RISE only has one location in Pasadena. Maryland is home to four dispensaries each for the companies, with RISE’s locations geographically in the central and northern areas while The Apothecarium’s establishments are more spread out. In New Jersey both dispensary chains have three locations all residing in the Northern part of the state. Pennsylvania houses a whopping eighteen RISE locations across the state, whereas The Apothecarium has six dispensaries focused on more density in the middle and east of the State.  

Comparing The Apothecarium vs. RISE In-Store experience 

The in-store experience for both dispensary chains focuses on catering to medical and recreational customers. RISE builds its locations to be welcoming, accessible, and sophisticated catering to both experienced users and newcomers. The Apothecarium balances speed, personal attention, and customer education. Both RISE and The Apothecarium pride themselves on having highly knowledgeable budtenders ready to listen to your needs and help you find products that will satisfy you.  One unique attribute The Apothecarium locations have are the customer favorite view & sniff ‘Budbars’, allowing customers to see and smell the flower.  

Comparing The Apothecarium vs. RISE Online Ordering 

You can pre-order online with local pick-up later through both dispensary chains. The Apothecarium also provides a handy iOS app that is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Both websites offer a mobile response design perfect for desktop, tablet, and phone viewing. 

Comparing The Apothecarium vs. RISE Payment Methods 

Both dispensary chains offer Cash & alternative payment options like Aeropay (The Apothecarium), CanPay (Rise). 

Comparing The Apothecarium vs. RISE Products & Selection 

The Apothecarium’s parent company, Terrascend, grows and manufactures many of the products available at their retail locations, ensuring both quality and price competitiveness. Those house brands include Kind Tree, Legend, GAGE, and Valhalla, all available at The Apothecarium locations and partner brands Cookies and Wana. In addition, they offer other favorites in the pre-roll, edible, concentrate, and flower categories. 

RISE, part of the Green Thumb Industries company, also carries its own house brands. Rhythm, Dogwalkers, Beboe, incredibles, Good Green, &Shine, and Doctor Solomon’s are cultivated by its parent company, GTI. The Apothecarium brands including Kind Tree and Legend can also be found at many RISE locations. 

Comparing The Apothecarium vs. RISE Loyalty rewards 

Both Ascend and The Apothecarium offer versions of a loyalty program, with both accruing loyalty points for each dollar spent online and in-store. Both programs are available for medical patients and recreational customers. The programs differ however in their redemption levels.