In a modern twist on traditional cookie sales, a clever Girl Scout from Portland set up shop right outside a local marijuana dispensary, attracting quite the crowd. Gone are the days when these enterprising young girls relied solely on door-to-door sales; now they’re capitalizing on creative marketing strategies—like selling cookies to customers in need of a snack after visiting the dispensary.
According to her uncle, the anonymous Girl Scout quickly drew a crowd at the Foster Buds Marijuana Dispensary, making quite the profit. The dispensary even joined in the fun by offering customers a discount on their purchases when they brought over a box of cookies from her table.
While the Girl Scouts organization has stated that they do not officially support this kind of sales strategy, they also confirmed it isn’t against their rules. However, a representative from the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington expressed concern, stating that if a minor can’t enter a location unaccompanied, they shouldn’t be selling cookies outside of it.
This isn’t the first time a young entrepreneur has taken advantage of the munchies phenomenon. Back in 2014, a Girl Scout named Sarah Greene from San Francisco gained fame for selling 117 boxes of cookies in just two hours outside a similar dispensary. Her success became a viral sensation, inspiring other scouts to follow suit, though some adults continue to feel uneasy about selling in such “adult” environments.
Commenters on social media had mixed reactions, with some calling the Portland sales “inappropriate” and expressing concerns about children understanding terms like “the munchies.” One commenter stated, “Is it just me, or is it poor judgement for parents to let their child know what the munchies are? Even if they smoke weed, it’s their responsibility to shield their kids from these things until they’re older.”
Regardless of your stance on marijuana, it’s hard to deny this girl’s savvy business acumen. With the increasing legalization of cannabis, it makes perfect sense to cater to customers looking for sweet and salty treats. If you’re not in an area with a legal dispensary or can’t find cookies locally, you can use the Girl Scouts’ website to locate sellers near you. For those in Portland, well, you know exactly where to head for those delicious cookies!
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In summary, this Portland Girl Scout demonstrates a clever approach to cookie sales by setting up outside a marijuana dispensary, drawing attention and sales in a unique way. While opinions on the appropriateness of this strategy vary, it highlights the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship among young scouts.