If you’ve considered investing in a food franchise, our grazing board business could be right for you. Graze Craze locations have already developed steady followings in each community they serve with house-made ingredients of the finest quality. Now, we’re looking to expand to new locations throughout the U.S.
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A Food Trend with Staying Power.
Graze Craze is a charcuterie board business part of franchise powerhouse United Franchise Group. A charcuterie board is an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, artisan breads, olives, fruits, vegetables and desserts!This isn’t your typical restaurant, there are no grease traps or hood vents and it’s all takeout, delivery and catering.
What is the craze? Your customers Graze Craze food experience includes a fully accessible concierge grade of customer service at a reasonable price.
A HUGE Industry
Fast casual is the fastest growing segment of the food industry.In 2020, restaurant sales hit $899 billion with a huge growth in takeout and delivery. Participate in this explosive growth by joining Graze Craze, who’s seen great success in the last few years.
Why Franchise with Graze Craze?
Now is the time to start a grazing platter business.No Cooking Required: Our restaurants don’t need stoves, ovens, or microwaves because there’s no cooking required to make a winning charcuterie board. The absence industrial kitchen equipment reduces the initial investment you’ll need to make and greatly simplifies day-to-day operations.
Elite Training Program: Our industry expert training staff teaches you every aspect of running, managing and promoting a successful Graze Craze Franchise.
Turnkey Process: Our turnkey process provides everything you need to run your business. From the equipment, hardware, software, fixtures and furnishings, everything is included for your business.
Demographic Studies: We carefully research all aspects of every Graze Craze site. After all criteria are met and a location has been selected, we will assist you in the negotiation of your lease and the store build-out.
There’s something for everyone: Nowadays, many customers have special dietary requirements that make it difficult for them to partake in the processed food sold at most restaurants.
Charcuterie boards are meant to offer variety, so people can sample only the foods that work for them. And with fresh fruits, berries, nuts, and veggies as staples, our trays have something everyone can enjoy—opening up the pool of potential customers in your area.
History
Graze Craze was founded in 2020 by a U.S. Airforce veteran who had spent years working in the food industry.She observed the growing popularity of charcuterie boards and believed that there would be strong demand for a charcuterie service that allowed customers convenient access to grazing platters like those they loved online.
At no obligation, we encourage you to complete the request form for more information to learn more about our thriving business.
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This advertisement is not an offer to sell a franchise. Any offer to sell this franchise will be made by a Franchise Disclosure Document and only following registration by GRAZE CRAZE in any state requiring registration prior to sale.
Graze Craze Celebrates Significant Milestone with Opening of its 100th Location
Graze Craze®, the nation’s largest charcuterie franchise specializing in boards, boxes, and catering for every occasion, is proudly open and serving at its 100th location—a milestone reached in less than five years after launching its franchise program. The 100th store is in the Lake Nona community of Orlando, Florida.
Graze Craze is part of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), a global affiliate network of 11 award-winning brands in more than 80 countries. Launched in 2021, Graze Craze rapidly expanded during the pandemic, growing across the U.S. and internationally in Australia, France, and Canada. The brand is led by Cory Hibbard, appointed president in 2022 at 30 years old, who has overseen its remarkable growth.
“Hitting 100 locations in such a short period of time is a major milestone, especially when you consider that less than 20% of U.S. franchises ever achieve this number. It validates that charcuterie is not a fleeting trend but a timeless, versatile way of dining that brings people together,” said Hibbard. “What started as an idea in an underserved market has become a nationwide movement, transforming everyday moments into genuine connection.”
Graze Craze has revolutionized the catering industry by creating a consistent and convenient solution for the masses. With its mission to help customers “Celebrate Everything™,” Graze Craze offers artfully designed charcuterie boards, boxes, and tables curated by expert Grazologists™ using premium meats, cheeses, fruits, crisp vegetables, and more—always paired with house-made dips, jams, and sauces.
Year-to-date, Graze Craze has opened 23 new locations and signed 45 new franchise agreements, securing expansion into new markets. The brand has also posted strong sales momentum, including 27 straight weeks of year-over-year average unit volume growth and closing out Q2 2025 as its 16th consecutive positive quarter.
“Crossing the 100-location mark is a rare achievement in franchising—few brands ever reach this milestone, and those that do have a tremendous success rate,” said Ray Titus, CEO of UFG. “For Graze Craze to accomplish this in less than five years is extraordinary and a true testament to the concept’s strength, the commitment of our franchise owners, and the growing consumer appetite for innovative dining experiences. This milestone is just the beginning of an even greater growth story, and we’re proud to continue expanding and serving communities across the U.S. and beyond.”
To celebrate its 100th store opening, Graze Craze is hosting a nationwide social media contest giving away 100 charcuterie boards to winners in local communities.
Graze Craze is part of the Big Flavor Brands™ food service division of UFG.
Graze Craze Franchise Story
