Curaleaf Seeks Approval for New Cannabis Retail Store in Meriden, CT

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Curaleaf Hartford Inc. is seeking approval from the Meriden Planning Commission to establish a hybrid retail cannabis operation at a former fast-food restaurant and diner location on South Broad Street. The 3,806-square-foot facility would serve both medical marijuana patients and adult-use recreational customers, aligning with Connecticut's evolving cannabis regulations.

Why it matters

Curaleaf's proposed Meriden location would mark the third retail cannabis establishment in the city, reflecting Connecticut's broader move towards legalizing and regulating the cannabis industry. The outcome of the public hearing will impact Curaleaf's expansion plans and signal to other cannabis companies considering entering the Meriden market.

The details

The application details plans to convert the existing building without any exterior modifications or site alterations. The property already provides 49 parking spaces, exceeding typical retail requirements. Curaleaf anticipates the cannabis retail operation will generate less traffic than the site's previous use as a McDonald's restaurant.

• Curaleaf submitted the application to the Meriden Planning Commission on February 11, 2026.
• The Meriden Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the application on February 11, 2026.

What’s next

The Meriden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Curaleaf's application on February 11, 2026. If approved, the proposed Curaleaf location would become the third retail cannabis establishment in Meriden.