Verano Announces the Opening of Zen Leaf Clifton Heights, the Company’s 16th Affiliated Pennsylvania Dispensary and 123rd Location Nationwide

• Zen Leaf Clifton Heights is the Company’s 16^th affiliated Pennsylvania dispensary and seventh retail location in the greater Philadelphia area, joining existing local outlets in Abington, Chester, Malvern, Philadelphia, West Chester and Wynnewood
• Zen Leaf is the first medical cannabis dispensary in Clifton Heights, a town with a population of over 6,700¹
• Verano’s active operations span 13 states, comprised of 123 dispensaries and 14 cultivation and processing facilities with more than 1 million square feet of cultivation capacity

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of its 16^th affiliated Pennsylvania dispensary, Zen Leaf Clifton Heights, on Friday, February 17 at 9 a.m. local time, following a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 8:45 a.m. Zen Leaf Clifton Heights, located at 5321 West Baltimore Pike, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

Zen Leaf Clifton Heights is located in the greater Philadelphia area in Delaware County near the border of Philadelphia County, the most densely populated county in the Commonwealth. Zen Leaf Clifton Heights adds another convenient location for patients in northeast Philadelphia that complements the Company’s existing affiliated Zen Leaf dispensaries in Abington, Chester, Malvern, Philadelphia, West Chester and Wynnewood.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Pennsylvania medical cannabis patients to Zen Leaf Clifton Heights, where we’re proud to offer convenient access to our expansive suite of high-quality cannabis products and a superior shopping experience guided by our compassionate team members,” said George Archos, Verano Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m grateful for the support of our employees, our valued patients and the community as we welcome patients at our newest Zen Leaf location and further expand our footprint in the important Pennsylvania market.”

Zen Leaf Clifton Heights will offer a suite of cannabis therapeutics, including the Company’s signature Verano Reserve and Essence flower, concentrates and vapes, Savvy flower and extracts, and Avexia RSO cannabis oil. For additional convenience and accessibility, patients can choose to order ahead at ZenLeafDispensaries.com for express in-store or curbside pickup.

For more information about Zen Leaf medical cannabis dispensaries, visit ZenLeafDispensaries.com.