This is because of how businesses are structured in the United States. Each shop is independently owned and has different ownership structures. The website is a hub for information and to build the brand of Elev8 and is basically the old 7th Floor vapes site that has come together more uniformed and with a more straight goal and focus. The goal is to open Elev8 shops around the globe so people can be helped with having their own head shop.
People can order on the website if they are not in Colorado, use the store’s code and the store gets credit also.
If anyone ever wanted to open their own Elev8 they would first need to take Elev8 University