Bank Layout
TYPES OF DISPENSERY LAYOUTS
Pharmacy Layout
Open Layout
In today's market of cannabis dispensaries, there are three primary design strategies for customer interaction and the distribution of cannabis. Each of these designs has unique characteristics and should be reviewed to determine the most suitable layout for your dispensary's needs. Local and state regulations often dictate the type of dispensary layout. These layouts can be installed in almost all retail commercial buildings.
Additionally, the design must reflect the type of customer being catered to, whether medical or recreational users. Each customer type will require a distinct layout.
A common term for our bank teller is Budtender.
BANK FLOW DESIGN
Bank Flow Design refers to an experience similar to that of your local bank, making it one of the most prevalent models.
Key Features of the Design:
· Entry: Check in at the front desk and wait in the secure lobby.
· Sales Area: Once a station becomes available, you will be directed to a budtender for consultation and purchase.
· Staffing:
o One-on-one interaction with the customer.
o Additional staff for reception or door attendant, if necessary.
· Inventory:
o Individual inventory per station.
o Shared inventory between stations.
o Shared inventory across all stations.
PHARMACY FLOW DESIGN
Pharmacy Flow Design has been growing in popularity as it helps with inventory control and provides a straightforward experience for customers. Customers enter in a manner similar to a bank, but in this model, they are allowed to explore the sales floor. During their exploration, a budtender will meet with the customer and assist with placing the order through a digital shopping cart. After the interaction between the customer and the budtender, the order will be sent to the fulfillment center in the back. The customer will then go to the pickup window to review the final order. The customer will exit the same way they entered.
RETAIL FLOW DESIGN
The Retail Flow Design acquires its shopping experience from the idea of the true open retail space with a digital twist. The customer enters the establishment, provides proper ID per local requirements, and then can wonder freely giving full access to all items on display. Typically, these areas will consist of displays of the various accessories associated with the industry. The products displayed are typically “dummy packaging” for security reasons. All products are stored out of site and in a secure room typically located in the middle of the building / space.
In this design, like the Pharmacy Flow Design, budtenders will canvas the room helping the customer one on one. The budtenders will be well versed in all products and will be able to answer any questions and to help make purchases via the digital shopping cart. Once the order is placed the personal budtender will go retrieve the products and complete the transaction. By having a personal budtender, the shopping experience is interactive, fun and educational.
As much fun and beneficiary to the customer, the owner should understand that this type of operation will require the largest number of employees. A large staff does give the opportunity to a various skilled position.