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Charcuterie Concept Graze Craze Opens Storefront in Zillah, Washington

Family offers customizable grazing experience to complement local wine scene.

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Graze Craze®, a booming new concept in charcuterie boards and boxes for healthy lunches, office catering and special events, recently opened its first location in Zillah at 616 Railroad Ave., Suite A. Graze Craze is the newest food franchise to join the community of award-winning brands affiliated with United Franchise Group™ (UFG).

Graze Craze’s first location in Zillah is owned and operated by local farmer and wine-enthusiast, Iva Foreman, who is excited to share this new business venture with her family. Foreman has always had a passion for charcuterie, so when she discovered Graze Craze, she knew it would be the perfect complement for Yakima County’s wine market. With over two decades of experience in the wine and hospitality industries, Foreman expects the new charcuterie concept to thrive in the area due to extensive local wine tourism and the quality of the grazing boards. Foreman is also an active member of her community and plans to use her Graze Craze to support philanthropic causes that are close to her heart.

“I have always loved grazing and am excited to share my passion and expertise with the community,” said Foreman. “I couldn’t think of a better home for Graze Craze than the heart of wine country in the Pacific Northwest.”

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Graze Craze specializes in artfully designed, hand-crafted charcuterie boards and boxes featuring high-quality foods arranged perfectly for nibbling or hearty graze-style meals — including gourmet meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal sweets and more. The unique menu features several grazing options fit for any occasion and lifestyle. Whether it’s a formal affair for veggie lovers or a casual get-together complete with meat and cheese for a low-carb crew, Graze Craze has something to offer everyone. Each charcuterie board is beautifully curated by a Grazologist™ — your very own charcuterie concierge — with several different size options from single boxes for the lone grazer, to grazing boards with enough fresh food to feed a party of ten or more.

“We’re thrilled to extend Graze Craze’s presence in the Pacific Northwest,” said Cory Hibbard President of Graze Craze. “We anticipate that the concept will flourish in the area, offering a great pairing for the local wine scene.”

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The Zillah Graze Craze is open for pick-ups Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday with the option for free local delivery.

About Graze Craze

Graze Craze® is the leading franchise within the graze-style food category, offering an alternative experience to traditional dining options. At Graze Craze, in-store Grazologists™ curate hand-crafted, impeccably designed, sweet and savory picnic boxes and charcuterie boards, made with the highest quality ingredients and customized with perfection for every occasion. Originally founded in Oklahoma by US Air Force veteran, Kerry Sylvester, Graze Craze is now part of the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of award-winning affiliated brands and global leader for entrepreneurs. For more information about Graze Craze in Zillah, Washington, visit https://www.grazecraze.com/zillah-wa. For more information about locations, menu, and commercial accounts visit www.GrazeCraze.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit www.GrazeCrazeFranchise.com.

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is home to an affiliated family of brands and consultants including Accurate Franchising Inc.™, Exit Factor™, FranchiseMart®, Fully Promoted®, Signarama®, Transworld Business Advisors®, and the Coworks™ division consisting of Franchise Real Estate™, Network Lead Exchange™ (NLX), Office Evolution® (OE) and Venture X® as well as a food division featuring Graze Craze® and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®. UFG affiliated brands include over 1600 franchises in more than 60 countries, with consultants that have helped develop over 350 brands into franchises, in over 80 countries with more than 2500 franchisees. With over three decades in the franchising industry United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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