From what I can gather, the endgame for these businesses is not to stand on their own two feet, but to simply acquire enough customers such that an established

From what I can gather, the endgame for these businesses is not to stand on their own two feet, but to simply acquire enough customers such that an established player snaps them up. Most businesses don't want to do the hard work of chasing down licenses and permits. It seems to be all about a quick acquisition.