[PRESS RELEASE] – COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 9, 2025 – CERTIFIED, a family-owned, vertically integrated Ohio cannabis company, has officially opened the doors to its first Columbus dispensary at 2375 Silver Drive. Located in the former Frisch’s Big Boy building near Historic Crew Stadium, the fully renovated space blends local history with modern cannabis retail – including a convenient drive-thru pickup lane and curated product offerings for both medical and adult-use customers.
More than a business expansion, the new dispensary represents a full-circle moment for CERTIFIED President Zach Weprin, a longtime Columbus resident and entrepreneur.
“I’ve lived in Columbus for 20 years, and this city has played a huge role in shaping who I am,” Weprin said. “Cannabis has been a major part of how I manage challenges related to Crohn’s disease. This isn’t just business; it’s personal.”
Before founding CERTIFIED, Weprin co-founded FUSIAN, the popular Ohio-based sushi chain that’s served Columbus communities for more than 13 years. That experience laid the foundation for a company culture rooted in accessibility, transparency, and connection – values now at the core of CERTIFIED’s mission in cannabis.
The new Columbus location is CERTIFIED’s second dispensary in the state, following its successful debut in South Euclid near Cleveland. Shoppers will find CERTIFIED’s full line of premium flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, drinks and RSO, along with top products from other leading cannabis brands in Ohio. Online ordering and drive-thru service make the shopping experience fast, private and user-friendly.
“Everyone has their own relationship with cannabis,” Weprin said. “As the culture evolves, we’re excited to have open conversations, share what we grow and welcome anyone who wants to learn more. Come visit us on Silver Drive.”
CERTIFIED Columbus is now open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering daily, weekly and monthly specials to make high-quality cannabis more accessible for patients and adult-use consumers alike. To view the menu or place an online order, visit certifieddispensary.com or www.certifieddispensary.com.
See the full list of CERTIFIED Dispensary locations below.
- South Euclid (Cleveland) Dispensary
- Columbus Dispensary
- Coming Soon: Springfield Dispensary
- Coming Soon: Dayton Dispensary
