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Buy a CBD American Shaman Franchise

CBD American Shaman is a specialty retail franchise selling hemp-derived CBD and wellness products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the brand launched its franchise programme in 2018, becoming the first CBD company to franchise in the United States. Today the network spans more than 300 stores nationally.

The product line includes CBD oils, tinctures, water-soluble formulas, topicals, gummies, canine products, and CBD-infused coffee, produced through a seed-to-shelf process using hemp from company-owned farms. A proprietary nanotechnology process increases product bioavailability, and all products undergo batch, in-house, and independent third-party lab testing, with results accessible to customers online. The brand also offers federally legal recreational THC and isomer products that do not require a dispensary licence.

CBD American Shaman positions itself around quality and transparency, targeting health-conscious consumers seeking natural wellness alternatives. The Compassionate Care programme provides discounted products to veterans and qualifying lower-income customers, supporting community engagement across the store network.

Latest Resales

  • There are currently no CBD American Shaman resales available

Why buy a CBD American Shaman Franchise?

To buy a CBD American Shaman franchise is to enter a category built on repeat purchase behaviour. The brand’s seed-to-shelf supply chain, proprietary nanotechnology, and US Hemp Authority Certified Seal give franchisees a product story grounded in documented quality and transparency — central purchase drivers in the wellness supplement retail space.

The store model supports a broad product range across multiple price points and formats, with consistent supply through the franchisor’s own sourcing and manufacturing infrastructure. The American Shaman Franchise Association, a franchisee-run marketing co-op, pools resources across the network to fund local advertising. The Compassionate Care programme builds community goodwill and draws traffic from veteran and wellness-focused consumer segments.

CBD American Shaman Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $10,000

    • Initial Investment

      $39,600 – $184,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • Corporate and on-site training

    • Ongoing operational support

    • Marketing support

CBD American Shaman – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    CBD American Shaman provides initial training through a five-day corporate programme at its Kansas City, Missouri headquarters, covering product knowledge, customer experience, sales, and regulatory compliance. Ongoing support includes operational guidance, an operations manual detailing daily operations and business functions, and marketing assistance through the American Shaman Franchise Association, a franchisee-run co-op that coordinates local and regional advertising. Buyers of an existing unit should confirm with CBD American Shaman what onboarding and system access transfers to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal CBD American Shaman franchisee is a community-minded, sales-oriented individual with a genuine interest in health and wellness. No prior CBD industry experience is required, as the training programme covers product knowledge from the ground up. Owners should be comfortable in a customer-facing retail environment, confident discussing wellness and supplement topics, and attentive to compliance requirements in the hemp and CBD space. The model suits a hands-on owner-operator who values local relationship-building and community outreach.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    CBD American Shaman holds the US Hemp Authority Certified Seal, held by fewer than 2% of CBD companies registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office, recognising adherence to high product standards, best practices, and industry self-regulation. The brand is a member of the International Franchise Association and positions itself as the first CBD franchise in the United States. For resale buyers, brand recognition at the national level should be considered alongside the local store's reputation, customer reviews, and community visibility in the specific territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US cannabidiol (CBD) market was valued at approximately $2.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $23.2 billion by 2034 (IMARC Group), driven by consumer interest in natural health alternatives and expanding mainstream retail distribution. The 2018 Farm Bill permanently removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, establishing a federal legal foundation for hemp-derived products nationwide. Consumer awareness and retail adoption continue to grow. For resale buyers, territory demographics, local market maturity, and state-level regulatory conditions are worth assessing alongside the unit's trading history.

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