Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC), a full-service cannabis design-build construction firm, has completed two Bud & Rita dispensaries in the Chicago area. Nature’s Grace and Wellness, a family-owned and operated Illinois cannabis farm, pursued an operational partnership approach for both locations.

The company partnered with Illinois Cannabis Company in Niles at 5960 West Touhy and Green & Randle in Avondale at 3425 West Belmont. The Avondale location has designated half of its 6,000-square-foot facility as open space for hosting community events. The larger Niles location is 7,600 square feet and is located adjacent to the Village Crossing Shopping Center.

“Today’s cannabis consumers have lots of choices, and they care deeply about the retail experience — including the partnerships dispensaries have with local farms and other retailers,” said Andy Poticha, Founder & CEO, Cannabis Facility Construction. “We are proud to be part of these projects in which uniquely designed and built dispensaries are adding an element of fun to their neighborhoods and supporting nearby businesses.” CFC worked in collaboration with Eastlake Architects, which provided the facility design for both dispensaries.