A fast-food chain that’s named after a song about marijuana by “Wild Thing” rapper Tone Loc? That sells “blunt” sized sandwiches, each of them named for a different strain of ganja? And hemp brownies listed on the menu under “Incredible Munchies” (desserts)? It sounds like the makings of an old “Saturday Night Live” sketch, perhaps starring Horatio Sans or Jim Breuer. But the weed-themed sub chain Cheba Hut is no joke.
Some 332 billion coupons were redeemed in 2010, amounting to $3.7 billion in discounts for consumers. These days, you can find coupons for almost any kind of purchase—and yes, that includes pot.
California is considering legislation that would put pot essentially in the same category of alcohol, legalizing the sale of weed to anybody at any time, not just for medicinal reasons. Research indicates that if marijuana goes fully legit, an ounce of the choicest bud could cost just $38, down from the current rates that range [...]
All of those spreadsheets, business models, and marketing ideas you’ve been poring over in your parent’s basement—perhaps between video games and bong hits—may have been a waste of time.
Few groups ask the government to tax them. But in light of California’s budget woes, a pro-marijuana group is advocating that the state government—that’s right, THE MAN—should take a piece of the action in pot sales.
No smoking at work. Or at home. True or false: Californians are permitted to grow and possess marijuana if a doctor says they need it for medicinal purposes. True! A 1996 “compassionate use” law makes pot legal for those whose health is aided by its use. True or false: Private employers in California can fire [...]
