Acanza Health Group

A vertically integrated cannabis company born from vision, grit, and a five-year partnership with Quantum 9.

About the Project

Quantum 9 provided full-service cannabis consulting to Acanza Health Group from 2017 through their successful license sale in 2022. What began as a startup vision in Arkansas transformed into a licensed, operational, and ultimately acquired medical cannabis business—valued at $22.5 million.

Market

Arkansas

License Type

Vertically Integrated

Market Type

Medical

Year

2017 - 2022

Services Provided

Business Planning, License Application, Operational Consulting, & M&A

Cultivation & Manufacturing Consulting

From equipment selection and facility layout to SOP development and compliance training, Quantum 9 built the operational foundation that powered Acanza’s vertically integrated success. We advised on:

Facility design optimized for Arkansas’s 50/150 plant count restrictions
HVAC, lighting, fertigation, and environmental controls
Workflow engineering to maximize throughput and minimize contamination risk
Custom SOPs for cultivation, extraction, product handling, packaging, and quality assurance
Hiring and training plans aligned with GMP compliance

This hands-on operational consulting gave Acanza the tools to scale with confidence—and the systems to stay compliant and profitable

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Dispensary Buildout & Retail Strategy

Launching a compliant dispensary is one thing. Building a brand that customers love is another.

Quantum 9 worked closely with Acanza to:
Select and secure a compliant retail location
Design the customer flow, merchandising strategy, and point-of-sale systems
Develop SOPs for inventory control, employee protocols, loss prevention, and security
Shape brand positioning and go-to-market messaging
Create a launch plan with marketing, retention, and operational KPIs

The result? A smooth opening, a loyal customer base, and a retail operation ready for long-term success—and eventual acquisition.

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What We Delivered

From initial business planning and fundraising support to writing and winning one of the most competitive vertically integrated licenses in the state, Quantum 9 was the strategic partner every step of the way. Services continued post-licensure, supporting Acanza’s operations, compliance, and performance up through exit negotiations and sale.

Today, the relationship continues. Acanza’s leadership still partners with Quantum 9 on licensing projects across multiple states, exemplifying the long-term impact of strategic cannabis consulting.

“Quantum 9 brought the firepower. They helped us win the highest-scoring application in the state, launch a compliant business, and ultimately exit successfully. Their consulting team is like family.”
Randi BrazerCEO, Acanza Health Group