Sticky Frog
Sticky Frog is a cannabis company based out of Washington, owned and operated by Grow Op Farms. Grow Op Farms is a cultivation and processing business that has historically focused on the Phat Panda product line.
They brand their products in the clean cannabis niche, which is to say they emphasize safe, sustainable cultivation methods. Their products are sourced organically and using clean extraction methods that forgo many of the chemically intensive processes that are common to cannabis processing.
Overview
Headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington, Sticky Frog represents the vape and dabbing element of Grow Op Farms’ product lineup.
They’re noted for producing high-quality products that strike a delicate balance between THC and CBD content. The interaction between THC and CBD traditionally produces a milder psychoactive effect with a stronger focus on relaxation.
Though Sticky Frog is a relatively recent brand offshoot, they’ve already accomplished quite a bit in terms of sales presence in the Washington region. They currently hold a 1.8% market share and, in the first three quarters of 2025, sold 1.3 million units for a combined total of $16.1 million in revenue. Their sales figures have declined slightly compared to 2024, when they generated $25.8 million in revenue. However, the decline is less a matter of sales volume than of declining prices across the industry. Their market share decreased by only 0.3% during that time. The cannabis industry at large has witnessed a reduction in revenue over the past couple of years as competition intensifies and product saturation leads to an industry-wide decline in sales prices.
History
Grow Op Farms, the parent company behind Sticky Frog, has been in operation since 2004. It was founded by Robert and Katrina McKinley. Their most famous product line is Phat Panda, a brand that’s well established in the Washington cannabis scene, where the company is based.
In 2024, Phat Panda sold 6.7 million units, commanding an impressive 4.1% of the total market share and producing $50.7 million in sales revenue. From day one, their focus has been to leverage business and marketing strategies to deliver what they call boutique cannabis at scale—in other words, high-quality product that feels small-batch but reaches a national audience.
With the success of their original product lines, Grow Op Farms has branched out into sub-labels, including Sticky Frog. The specific focus of Sticky Frog products is to deliver high-quality vaping opportunities that omit standard additives, such as pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
They refer to their source materials as Nug-Runs—a phrase that, to Grow Op Farms, means the extracts are made from full flower from the marijuana plant, specifically from plants within the Phat Panda line.
Some of their most popular strains include Animal Mints, Redneck Wedding, and Washington Apple.
Ground-Breaking Growth
Grow Op Farms has, since its inception, been one of the fastest-growing brands in the world of legal cannabis.
In 2015, they were one of the first legal brands to produce $1 million in revenue in a single month. Their Phat Panda products are what they are known for, but their other brands have also produced significant sales figures.
Indictment
Founder Robert McKinley was in 2023 indicted on a charge unrelated to the operations of his cannabis empire. McKinley was involved in a supplement company. One of his business partners was indicted for involvement in fraudulent activity, and McKinley was announced as a co-defendant. His legal team published shortly after his indictment a note strongly condemning the decision.
“With respect to the Utah allegations themselves, as you can see from the indictment, Mr. McKinley is a fringe defendant who we fully expect to be dismissed or acquitted,” his attorney wrote.
While the charges had nothing to do with his cannabis company, they could have interfered with his ability to hold a marijuana license in the state of Washington. Fortunately for him, all charges were dropped on April 3rd, 2025, just days before he was to stand trial.
His attorney wrote, “The dismissal of charges reflects what we have told the government all along—that Mr. McKinley was peripherally involved with the other defendants and never knowingly participated in any criminal activity, much less defrauded anyone.” McKinley did plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the health benefits of one of his supplements.
In the court ruling, the judge recognized that the crime he was ultimately convicted of was both victimless and not knowingly fraudulent. It carried a 12-month probationary sentence. Following the dropped charges, McKinley is now free to resume all business interests.
Products
Sticky Frog’s products are primarily focused on disposable vapes and concentrates.
Live Resin
Live Resin is made by freezing cannabis flower and naturally extracting the terpene and cannabinoid elements.
It is noted for its intensity in both flavor and smell. Live Resin is often used for dabbing but is now also a popular vape product.
Sticky Frog currently offers four different Live Resin products, available in one-gram increments. Compared to flower, one gram of resin is comparable to about five grams of bud.
Disposable Vapes
Sticky Frog offers disposable vape pens in a wide variety of flavors, including Dutch Treat, Tropical Trainwreck, GSC Panda, Green Crack, Raspberry Skywalker, and Sour Diesel. Many of their strains represent popular flower strains.
Syringe Product Line
Sticky Frog offers all of its concentrate flavors in a syringe format, designed for easy dosing and refills. The syringed concentrates come pre-filled, making this product a user-friendly option.
FAQ
What is Sticky Frog?
Based out of Washington, Sticky Frog is owned and operated by Grow Ops Farm. Their product line focuses on the vape-based arm of the well-established cannabis company, which is most famous for its brand, Fat Panda. The company emphasizes sustainability and safety, offering products that are grown naturally and processed using extraction methods that forego the harsh chemicals commonly associated with cannabis concentrates.
Who owns Grow Ops Farm?
Grow Ops was founded in 2014 by Robert and Katrina McKinley. The couple leveraged their knowledge of marketing and branding to create a high-end brand focused on scaling boutique-level quality. While Fat Panda is their most commonly recognized set of products, they have various sub-labels, including Sticky Frog, which showcase the entirety of their product line.
What types of products does Sticky Frog offer?
Sticky Frog’s product lineup consists primarily of disposable vape pens, live resin concentrates, and syringe concentrates.
Their live resin is extracted through flash freezing, a method honed to preserve flavor and freshness, particularly the terpene and cannabinoid profile.
The syringe products are pre-dosed for convenience and made to easily refill carts as needed. Many of the flavors available mirror popular strains, including Sour Diesel, Green Crack, Raspberry Skywalker, and more.
What is Live Resin and Nug-Run?
Live Resin is a concentrate known for its flavor and aroma and is often used for dabbing or vaping. The one-gram quantities sold by Sticky Frog are comparable to about five grams of flower. Their Nug-Run branding refers to the fact that concentrates are extracted from full nuggets of the same cannabis used in their Fat Panda line, assuring users of the quality of the source.
How has Sticky Frog performed in the market?
Sticky Frog has commanded roughly 2% of the total market share in the Washington area for approximately the last two years. Though sales revenue has dipped in the last calendar year, their unit-to-unit sales figures have actually remained steady. Declining revenue has been common recently across the cannabis industry, thanks not to underperformance but to competition-induced price decreases. In the first three quarters of 2025, Sticky Frog sold 1.3 million units and generated $16.1 million in revenue.
Does Sticky Frog prioritize safety and sustainability?
Yes. Grow Op Farms emphasizes clean cannabis cultivation, using sustainable methods to reduce environmental impact and minimize exposure to harmful pesticides or chemicals. This philosophy is central to Sticky Frog’s brand identity and product design.
Has the company faced legal challenges?
Co-founder Robert McKinley was originally indicted in 2023 for activity related to another business he was involved in. His legal team described his involvement with the issue in question as “peripheral,” a position that was eventually confirmed in the eyes of the court.
With just days before he was expected to stand trial, all of the felony charges against McKinley were dropped. He did plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to how one of the products in his supplements company was being marketed to consumers. This charge carried a twelve-month probationary sentence.
During sentencing, the court acknowledged that the accusation for which McKinley plead guilty was victimless and not carried out with malicious intent.
