# Curbside Cannabis Initiatives Meta Cannabis Co. is Offering Curbside Pickup to Ontario Residents By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-04-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-cannabis References: [metacannabis](https://www.metacannabis.com/) [Meta Cannabis Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-store), an Ontario-based cannabis dispensary, has announced that it will be offering [curbside pickup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-drive-up-and-order-pickup) to residents of Ontario who are able to safely access its store locations in Toronto and Kitchener. Pickups can be arranged online and over the phone, where Meta Cannabis Co. will process [payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-ecommerce). Once consumers have selected their products for pickup and processed their payment, the Meta team will communicate when their order will be ready via text message. After that, all they need to do is arrive at the appropriate location with their ID and the credit card used to pay for the order. Meta's menu can be browsed online, and customer service agents are available to answer questions. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Curbside Cannabis Pickup:** Curbside cannabis initiatives are on the rise for Canadian dispensaries looking for innovative ways to provide contactless pickup options. - **Online Ordering and Payment Processing:** Online ordering and payment processing are becoming more prevalent for dispensaries looking for ways to streamline the purchasing process. - **Customer Service for Cannabis Dispensaries:** Customer service and support are becoming vital for cannabis dispensaries to ensure a quality experience for their customers. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis:** The cannabis industry is at the forefront of curbside pickup and online ordering trends. - **Retail:** Retail industries have the opportunity to adopt curbside pickup and online ordering trends to improve customer experiences. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry may benefit from the use of online ordering and pickup, especially for products like room service or gift shop items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cannabis Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-leafly.md) - [On-Demand Cannabis Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-demand-cannabis.md) - [Cannabis Delivery Expansive Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannsell.md) - [Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-marketplace.md) - [Cannabis Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-organics-dispensary.md) - [Unique Immersive Cannabis Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fika.md) - [Drive-Up Grocers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driveup-grocer.md) - [Metaverse Cannabis Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-shop.md) - [Same-Day Alcohol Delivery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-lcbo.md)