Young Chefs Academy
Provides cooking classes and operates a cooking school for children, with occasional classes for special needs adults, adult team-building cooking events, and cooking classes for adults.
Your franchise match score
Children & Youth Enrichment
Brand super powers
Leader in recreational cooking education
Structured classes, workshops, and camps
Curriculum goes beyond basic cooking instruction
Brand highlights
- CEOJulie L. Burleson
- Headquarters7728 Central Park Drive, Waco, TX, 76712
- Year founded2005
- Year started franchising2005
- IndustryChildren & Youth Enrichment
- Locations open22 (+5 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$95,300 - $183,900
- Franchise fee$39,900
- RoyaltyMonthly Royalty Fee (See Note 1) 5% of the previous month’s Gross Sales (see Note 5 for definition) for your franchise with a minimum of $399 as outlined and subject to the conditions set out in Note 2 below (See Note 2 and 5)
- Brand fundMonthly Advertising Fee (See Note 1) 2% of the previous month’s Gross Sales (see Note 5 for definition for your franchise with a minimum of $100 as outlined in Note 3 below (See Notes 3 and 5)
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Children & Youth Enrichment industry:
Focusing on education, enrichment, and entertainment for kids, this industry is driven by parents investing in their children’s development. Opportunities range from tutoring centers to play gyms and party venues.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-04-01
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| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Young Chefs Academy, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Young Chefs Academy franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
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Location data
| Total locations | 22 |
| Franchise locations | 20 |
| Corporate locations | 2 |
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