Graze Craze
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Graze Craze franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2021 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- West Palm Beach, FL United States Source: franchise.org
Graze Craze is pioneering the grazing board industry, offering beautifully crafted charcuterie boards and boxes with eco-friendly packaging for take-out, delivery, and catering. The brand sources premium meats and cheeses from across the country, features daily fresh produce deliveries, and creates fresh-made breads and jams.
Headline figures
Graze Craze quick facts
- Is Graze Craze a franchise?
- Yes. Graze Craze offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 89 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 59).
- How much does it cost to open a Graze Craze franchise?
- The Graze Craze Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $167,059–$325,608 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Graze Craze charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Graze Craze disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Graze Craze FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Graze Craze locations are there?
- The FDD reports 90 outlets at the end of 2025 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 59). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Graze Craze a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $167,059 – $325,608 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 16 in 2025, to 90 (systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Graze Craze head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 28
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- Total estimated initial investment rangePDF p. 28$167,059 – $325,608
- Total multi-unit initial investment rangeMulti-unitPDF p. 28$207,059 – $505,608
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty feeMain ongoing fee
32 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2025 FDD for Graze Craze has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of June 30, 2025 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 59
Net +51 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($167,059 – $325,608) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Graze Craze reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 74 to 90 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 28
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 59
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | total member equity deficit at june 30 2025 | -$3,897,729 |
| 2025 | total income for year ended june 30 2025 | $5,718,565 |
| 2025 | net loss for year ended june 30 2025 | -$1,120,662 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents at june 30, 2025 | $171,712 |
| 2025 | cash provided by operating activities for year ended june 30, 2025 | $208,854 |
| 2025 | total assets at june 30 2025 | $2,800,951 |
| 2025 | total liabilities at june 30 2025 | $6,698,680 |
| 2024 | total income for year ended june 30 2024 | $5,875,308 |
| 2024 | net loss for year ended june 30 2024 | -$1,473,563 |
| 2024 | total assets at june 30 2024 | $2,979,668 |
| 2024 | cash used in operating activities for year ended june 30, 2024 | -$493,554 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents at june 30, 2024 | $395,971 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 12 · PDF p. 46 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Delivery Area boundaries are set and revised by the franchisor and may overlap
“The size of y our Delivery Area will vary, based on the population and business counts ... Your Delivery Area may overlap with the Delivery Area of another franchisee.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 152 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Net loss for year ended June 30 2023
“Net Loss (1,305,551) $”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 152 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total income for year ended June 30 2023
“Total Income 5,750,395”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 152 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total income for year ended June 30 2024
“Total Income 5,875,308”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 152 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Net loss for year ended June 30 2024
“Net Loss (1,473,563) $”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 151 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total liabilities at June 30 2023
“TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,752,651”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 151 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total member equity deficit at June 30 2023
“MEMBER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (1,303,504)”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 151 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total assets at June 30 2024
“TOTAL ASSETS 2,979,668 $”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 151 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total member equity deficit at June 30 2024
“MEMBER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (2,777,067)”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 151 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total liabilities at June 30 2024
“TOTAL LIABILITIES 5,756,735”
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Item 21 · PDF p. 151 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total assets at June 30 2023
“TOTAL ASSETS 2,449,147 $”
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