Cory Hibbard

Cory Hibbard

President of Graze Craze

Cory Hibbard is a seasoned business professional with a strong background in operations and leadership. Born and raised in South Jersey, Hibbard received his degree in business from the Rinker School of Business at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He began his career in brand development with Red Bull North America before joining the United Franchise Group (UFG) in 2014 as a Franchise Development Representative. From there, he joined the Transworld team, where he held various positions including Operations Advisor, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, and eventually Vice President of Operations.

In his current role as President of Graze Craze, Hibbard is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the company and building strong relationships with clients and partners. Throughout his career, Hibbard has developed a reputation for his ability to think outside the box and leverage the size and strength of networks to secure the best deals. He has received numerous awards, including the 2018 UFG MVP, UFG Hall of Fame Inductee in 2024, and the 2021 & 2025 UFG CEO’s Award, in recognition of his exceptional work.

How to Start a Charcuterie Business with Graze Craze

[lwptoc] Artfully arranged and aesthetically pleasing, charcuterie boards are a food trend with staying power. A franchise opportunity with Graze Craze is a great way to capitalize on this growing trend while going into the charcuterie business for yourself! Charcuterie is enjoying a foodie renaissance at the moment, but the culinary craft has existed since […]

What’s the Craze About?

Graze Craze’s first location was opened in 2020 by Kerry Sylvester, a U.S. Air Force veteran with over a decade of legal experience in the private, corporate, and government sectors and a background in the food industry. In her research leading up to opening the business, Kerry saw strong demand for high-quality, convenient charcuterie boards […]

What Your Grazing Platter Business Costs Cover

Consumers are more interested in charcuterie boards than ever before. And it’s easy to see why! Grazing platters lend themselves to every occasion and are a great option for those with food sensitivities. With our high-quality house-made ingredients and helpful staff of grazeologists, we’re developing a steady following in each community we serve. But What […]

Go Big with Our Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

Graze Craze offers many perks with our food franchise opportunity. Quite possibly, the best advantage is the ability to open more than one! With our multi-unit franchise opportunity, you’ll be able to open more locations with limited risk and low overhead costs. We’re developing steady followings in each community we serve, thanks to our high-quality, […]

Why Start a Grazing Platter Business?

[lwptoc] Did you know that the charcuterie industry is worth $378M? The industry saw a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% and is resonating like never before. There’s never been a better time to start a grazing platter business and no better partner than Graze Craze! Customers love that our charcuterie boards are eco-friendly, nutritious, […]