Young Chefs Academy
More support than any other Franchisor. We also help fill the funnel for Franchisees. Young Chefs Academy teaches people how to cook - actual real skills. 3 kids have gone on to win Master Chef. We teach people how to cook but what we really teach is confidence in the kitchen, self-esteem, the ability to take care of yourself and a partner by mastering culinary skills. Franchisees find themselves suddenly in the center of the 'food world' in their market by owning a Young Chefs Academy cooking school.
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Children & Youth Enrichment
Brand highlights
- CEOLeigh Feldman
- Headquarters10412 China Spring Rd, Waco, TX, 76708
- Year founded2004
- Year started franchising2005
- IndustryChildren & Youth Enrichment
- Locations open29 (+6 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$238,735 - $563,164
- Franchise fee$50,000
- Royalty6
- Brand fund2
- Required Liquid Capital$75,000
- Required Net Worth$200,000
- Average Annual Gross Sales Tertile 1$575,939
- Total Average Net Profit Margin22%
Brand superpowers
Leader in recreational cooking education
Structured classes, workshops, and camps
Curriculum goes beyond basic cooking instruction
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Ideal candidate profile
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Outgoing
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-06-10
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| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Young Chefs Academy. | |
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Location data
| Total locations | 29 |
| Franchise locations | 27 |
| Corporate locations | 2 |
System growth over time
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