The cultivation and infused products/concentrates sectors are particularly lucrative, with 29% of wholesale growers and 27% of infused companies saying that they are “very profitable.”

Startup costs are often much lower for infused companies vs. cultivators and retailers, making it easier to turn a profit. The initial cost of the equipment includes:

  • A CO2 extraction machine will cost approximately $150,000 to $450,000 depending on productivity.
  • A rotary evaporator and centrifuge will cost $30,000 to $100,000.

Additional costs include but aren’t limited to buildings, licensing, or the infrastructure and hourly wages for technicians that will be needed to operate that equipment. And, if you are not growing your own product of course you must factor in the cost of the raw materials (trim) that varies by state.

Cannabis Extraction Business Plan

If you are going to start a Cannabis Extraction Business, using super-critical CO2, Ethanol, Butane, Solventless or other methods with or without post-processing operations for refining downstream into concentrates, our template will help you create a professional business plan as part of your processor/ manufacturer license application and prepare for a meeting with potential investors.

Conditions differ from state to state and if you have planned to set up your own cannabis extraction/concentrates business, then you must comply with the laws of your particular state. Licensing requirements will also depend on on the type of business you wish to start. Someone who operates a grow house will require a completely different type of license than someone who owns a marijuana extraction facilities.

How Much Does it Cost to Start a Cannabis Extraction Business?

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Project Scope

  • Global Market

  • Target Market

  • Cannabis Laws

  • Start-up Summary

  • Financial Projections

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
PROJECT SCOPE
  • Mission/Vision/Goal

  • Objectives 

  • Products & Services 

  • Key Customers

MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Market Overview

  • Target Market

  • Competition

  • Competitive Advantages

  • Revenue Benchmarks

  • Cannabis Sector Projections and Perspectives

  • SWOT Analyses

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STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
  • Online Advertising Obstacles

  • Alternative Online Advertising Options

  • Marketing Plan

  • Cannabis Directories

  • Launching Strategy

  • Sales Forecast 

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OPERATIONAL PLAN
  • Facilities

  • Location

  • Equipment

  • Operating Plan

  • Security Plan

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
  • Profit & Loss Forecast

  • Cash Flow Statement

  • Balance Sheet

  • Main Ratios

  • Investment Analyses

APPENDICES
  • Income Statements, monthly

  • Cash Flow Statements, monthly

  • Floor Plans