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In a bold move signaling rapid transformation and multi-industry disruption, 1606 Corp (OTC: CBDW) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to be acquired by a private group led by seasoned entrepreneurs Jon Garfield and Chuck Arnold. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for 1606 Corp as it prepares to leverage artificial intelligence to disrupt not one—but two massive industries: the $327.6 billion U.S. gas station and convenience store market, and the $210.3 billion-dollar waste management sector.
Dual-Industry Disruption Through AI-Driven Innovation
1606 Corp’s proprietary PRISM+ platform is already redefining Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations across more than 152,396 retail locations in the U.S., many of which still operate on outdated, manual systems. By deploying AI-powered route optimization, predictive inventory management, and real-time analytics, the company is setting a new standard for operational efficiency and profitability in the retail fuel and convenience sector.
Simultaneously, under the strategic direction of Garfield and Arnold, 1606 Corp is entering the waste management industry—one long overdue for technological disruption. The acquiring group plans to consolidate smaller waste firms under a unified, AI-enhanced operating model that reduces costs, improves logistics, and drives sustainability.
Strategic Acquisition with Big Market Implications
The LOI outlines the terms of the acquisition, which includes additional share negotiations and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and due diligence. The $1 million transaction provides the acquiring group with a publicly traded platform to rapidly scale its waste management operations while utilizing 1606 Corp’s AI backbone.
Key leadership within 1606 Corp will remain in place, ensuring business continuity and supporting the aggressive roll-out of AI enhancements across both industries.
Positioning for Growth and Potential Uplisting
This acquisition aligns with the group’s larger vision of positioning 1606 Corp for significant revenue growth and a potential uplisting to a major exchange. With its dual-industry focus and technology-first approach, the company is entering a new era of scale, impact, and investor potential.
“AI isn’t the future—it’s now,” said a spokesperson for the acquiring group. “We’re applying it where it’s needed most: where inefficiency is the norm, and modernization creates exponential value.”
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