Cost overruns
Vaults, cameras, odor control, and required finishes get left out of early numbers, then show up in the middle of the job.
Minnesota cannabis build‑outs
Know what your build‑out should cost before you sign.
Seed to Store prepares independent build‑out budgets and bid packages for Minnesota cannabis retailers, microbusinesses, and mezzobusinesses opening or expanding a location.
$999 flat fee, paid in full up front. No equity, revenue share, or success fee.
The problem
A cannabis build‑out is easy to underestimate.
Opening or expanding a licensed site in Minnesota is not a standard retail remodel. State rules, security systems, and specialty work can push costs up fast — and a thin or late bid is an expensive surprise.
Slow or uneven contractors
Quotes arrive late, or they aren’t written the same way, so it’s hard to tell whether a bid is complete or fair.
Confusing OCM rules
Facility diagrams and security standards are detailed. It’s easy to budget a space and still miss something the state will look for.
What you get
A clear cost plan, written for one site.
The Build‑Out Budget & Bid Package is a $999 flat fee. You pay in full before work begins. It is a written cost plan you can take to contractors, landlords, and lenders — checked against what Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management typically requires in a facility.
- A line‑item budget with low, likely, and high ranges for one site.
- Coverage for the work that often drives cannabis build‑out cost: demolition, framing and drywall, doors and hardware, secure storage or vault, alarms, cameras and access control, HVAC with ventilation and odor filtration, electrical, plumbing, restrooms, fire and carbon-monoxide detection, fixtures and millwork, signage, permit and fee allowances, and a contingency.
- A checklist that ties OCM facility-diagram and security requirements to budget lines, so required items are less likely to be left out.
- Questions to ask contractors, and a list of items to have them price separately, so bids are easier to compare.
- A written walkthrough of the finished package. If you’re nearby, we can also review it with you in person.
Flat fee, per site
$999
What you provide
- Site address and license type
- A floor plan or a dimensioned sketch
- Photos or a video walk‑through
- Any landlord work letter or tenant improvement allowance
- Drawings or bids you already have
- Your target opening date
Not included
Architectural or engineering drawings, stamped plans, permit filing, OCM or local submissions, licensing or legal advice, or construction work.
Example pages — actual packages are tailored to your site.
Add-ons
Help before inspection, and after you open.
These are optional. Many clients start with the budget package, then add help when the timing is right.
Security mock inspection
About $495 per site
A walk‑through before the state’s pre‑license inspection, compared against Minnesota’s cannabis security rules, with a photo punch list of gaps to fix. This is a readiness review, not a certification that the site will pass.
Post‑opening bid and contractor help
Monthly retainer, quoted to fit the work
Ongoing help after a store is open: leveling bids for remodels or the next location, getting competing quotes for equipment, reviewing change orders, and tracking a capital budget. Fees stay flat or hourly under a written agreement — never a share of revenue or savings.
Why Seed to Store
Construction cost help from someone who has done the work.
Most cannabis consultants focus on licensing. Seed to Store focuses on what the build should cost, and on making contractor bids easier to compare.
Mike Patnode works with cannabis operators across Minnesota, meeting in person locally in the Twin Cities area and traveling for site walks anywhere in the state. He has years in construction and contracting, and he writes budgets in plain language you can actually use.
- Local, and in person Meet in person when that helps, then receive a written package you can share with your contractor, landlord, or lender. We serve licensed businesses across Minnesota.
- Independent The fee is flat. We do not take a cut of the construction job, a share of your sales, or an ownership stake in the business.
- Practical, not legal advice You get a budget and a bid package, not drawings, a legal opinion, or a promise that a site will pass inspection.
On site
Grow rooms and retail floors, mid‑build.
The work that drives cost is often hidden in the walls, the mechanicals, and the security plan — long before a room is stocked.
How it works
Three steps, from first note to a finished package.
1
Tell us about the site
Send a short request with your license type, location, plans or sketches, and any bids you already have.
2
We build the package
You receive a line‑item budget, an OCM-aligned checklist, and contractor questions — typically within about two weeks after payment and materials arrive. That timing is an estimate and can vary with the site.
3
Use it to decide
Take the package to your contractor, landlord, or lender. Add a security mock inspection or ongoing bid help if you need it.
We use modern AI tools to speed up research, takeoffs, and budget drafts, and Mike personally reviews every number and recommendation before it reaches you.
FAQ
Short answers before you reach out.
Is this a flat fee, or do you take a share of the business?
It is a flat fee only. The Build‑Out Budget & Bid Package is $999 per site, paid in full up front. Seed to Store does not take equity, a revenue share, or a success fee.
How long does a package take?
Typically within about two weeks after payment clears and we have what we need from you. That timing is an estimate and depends on the site and how complete the materials are.
Is this legal or licensing advice?
No. Seed to Store provides construction budgeting and bid help only. It is not legal, licensing, tax, architecture, or engineering advice, and it does not certify that a site will pass inspection or meet building code. Confirm legal and licensing questions with your attorney, and design and code questions with a licensed professional and your building official.
Who is this for?
Minnesota cannabis retailers, microbusinesses, and mezzobusinesses that are opening a new site or expanding an existing one and want a clear cost picture before signing a lease or a contractor’s bid.
Do you work outside the Twin Cities?
Yes. Most of our work is done in writing, so location doesn't matter. When a project needs boots on the ground, we visit in person, either locally in the Twin Cities area or by arrangement for site walks anywhere in the state.
How does payment work?
The $999 fee is due in full before work begins. We’ll confirm the payment method when we follow up by email.
Request a quote
Tell us about the location you’re planning.
Send a short note about the site and what you need. We’ll follow up by email at mike@seedtostore.com.
Serving cannabis businesses across Minnesota. In-person visits locally or by arrangement statewide. Email is the best first step.