Marijuana Dispensary Explores Times Square Location: Report

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — A California-based marijuana dispensary company that already has stores in Manhattan is considering expanding its reach in the city by taking over a location in Times Square, according to reports.

MedMen is currently eyeing an expansion at 1606 Broadway, located between West 48th and 49th streets, Crain's New York Business first reported. The Broadway storefront is currently occupied by a Sbarro's pizza.

A Times Square location would put MedMen in one of the most heavily-trafficked areas in New York City. The city's marijuana laws allow dispensaries to sell non-smoking products to New Yorkers with valid medical marijuana licenses, according to the Crain's report. The deal is not yet finalized.

MedMen opened its first New York City dispensary on Fifth Avenue near West 38th and 39th streets in the spring of 2018.

MedMen promises customers a "premium cannabis shopping experience," according to a company press release. MedMen dispensaries are staffed by employees wearing crisp red uniforms and products such as gel caps, tinctures and vape pens are offered.

The company was founded in 2010 by Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin, according to the MedMen website. Bierman serves as the company's CEO and Modlin is the company's president. MedMen has seven stores in California, one store in Nevada and three stores in New York.