Klutch Cannabis opens its doors at 9 a.m. on Oct. 7 with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 1960 West Market Street in Akron. The opening marks the company’s first flagship location in the city.
Grand Opening Details
The Rolling Comfort food truck will serve customers from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the store will offer 10 days of rotating deals on cannabis products. The promotions include up to 40% off select items, varying by brand and day.
Nischt says up to 40% off select items will be available, with discounts varying by brand and day, and apparel for of‑age customers will also be on sale. These offers aim to attract both first‑time buyers and experienced users.
The dispensary stocks a range of products for novice recreational users, seasoned connoisseurs, and medical cardholders, featuring exclusive drops not sold elsewhere. Staff are trained to help each customer find a suitable option.
Nisht, Klutch’s vice president of compliance and communications, said staff members are trained to match customers with the right product and to prevent an unpleasant experience. Their guidance is intended to ensure a positive first visit for every patron.
The Wallhaven location required multiple hearings and close collaboration with Akron City Council and nearby residents, many of whom work at Klutch, to tailor the store to the neighborhood. Nisht said this partnership was essential to making the opening successful.
Inside, product packaging lines the back wall, while digital kiosks list flower, edibles, tinctures and other categories; framed historic Akron photos, including a Goodyear Blimp atop O’Neil’s department store, adorn the lobby. These visual elements connect the store to the city’s heritage.
Although Klutch operates dispensaries across Ohio, the Akron store is designated its flagship because the company’s headquarters are based there. This status highlights the brand’s long‑standing presence in the region.
Nischt says the new store created 15 local jobs and that sales tax revenue from dispensaries funds community projects such as firetrucks, police cruisers, parks and neighborhood beautification through the host community fund. The fund receives 36% of the 10% excise tax on dispensary sales, returning 3.6% of revenue to the municipality.
“We have high hopes for revenue,” Nischt said, “but I’m not staking a specific number.” He emphasized that the store’s success will benefit the local economy. He noted that the community has already seen tangible benefits from the fund.
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