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Local Veterans Open Graze Craze Charcuterie Store and Catering Concept in Brandon

Restaurants

April 25, 2025



                                                             Graze Craze logo

 

BRANDON, Fla. (April 25, 2025) – Graze Craze®, the rapidly growing charcuterie concept known for its hand-crafted, artistically arranged grazing boards, boxes and more, is now open at 1076 East Brandon Blvd. in Brandon’s East Pointe Plaza. The new shop is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team and local veterans, Richard “Jack” Crowley and Tara White.

The 1,400-square-foot store offers made-to-order grazing boards and picnic boxes that are prepared fresh by trained Grazologists™ and designed to allow clients to create memorable moments over delicious food. Each board is thoughtfully curated with a mix of premium meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, sweets and more, accompanied by house-made sauces, dips and jams.

“After retiring from the Air Force, we knew we wanted our next chapter to be something meaningful and community-focused,” said White. “Opening this shop felt like the perfect way to combine my background in hospitality with our shared love for bringing people together.”

 

Graze Craze Brandon’s menu features a variety of options to complement all occasions and please any palate, including:

  • The Gone Grazey – White and Crowley’s favorite: a blend of cured meats, premium cheeses, crackers, fresh produce, nuts and more.

  • The Vegegrazian – A vibrant medley of fruits, vegetables and cheeses.

  • Sweet & Grazey – An abundance of desserts, like chocolates and baked goods, paired with sweet dips.

 

The charcuterie offerings are available in different sizes, from Char-Cutie-Cups and Grab & Graze options for nibbling to sharing-size boards with enough fresh food to feed a party. The food displays are ideal for family gatherings, large events and more, and they make for memorable corporate and personal gifts that always impress.

 

White and Crowley are passionate about providing a special new dining experience that brings people together. Drawing on their backgrounds in human resources, customer relations and management, the duo is committed to delivering exceptional service through every order.

 

“We’ve always loved gathering around great food with friends and family—it’s where the best conversations happen,” said Crowley. “Graze Craze gives us the opportunity to share that joy with others while staying connected to the community we love.”

 

Outside of their business, White and Crowley volunteer with the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and the USO Center at Tampa International Airport. As new additions to the area, they’re excited to strengthen ties in the Brandon-Riverview-area and continue giving back through local partnerships.

 

Graze Craze Brandon is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday by appointment. For more information, call 813-692-9230, visit https://www.grazecraze.com/brandon-fl or follow along on Facebook at @GrazeCrazeBrandonRiverviewFL or Instagram at @grazecraze_brandonriverview_fl.


About Graze Craze

Graze Craze® is the leading franchise within the grazing style food category, offering an alternative experience to traditional dining options and catering for every occasion. At Graze Craze, in-store Grazologists™ curate hand-crafted, impeccably designed, sweet and savory charcuterie boards and picnic boxes made with the highest quality ingredients and arranged with perfection. Graze Craze is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group™, the global leader for entrepreneurs, within the United Franchise Group’s food division, Big Flavor Brands™. For more information about Graze Craze locations, menu, and commercial accounts visit www.grazecraze.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit www.grazecrazefranchise.com.

 

About Big Flavor Brands

Big Flavor Brands™ specializes in franchises dedicated to creative eating, offering a zesty menu of fast-growing, award-winning food brands with a proven track record of success. From fast-casual restaurants with authentic third-generation recipes like The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, to specialty concepts like the grazing innovator and charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, and the super-fast, fresh Italian experience of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of United Franchise Group™ which is comprised of innovative concepts pushing the boundaries with an unwavering commitment to quality, variety, and the pursuit of joyful eating.

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