STICKY FINGERS COOKING
Sticky Fingers Cooking franchises operate mobile cooking schools for children, offering in-person workshops, classes, camps at schools, community venues, and special events, as well as online instruction using the 'Sticky Fingers Cooking' trademark and proprietary system. Franchisees provide cooking products and services within a protected territory, following distinctive operating procedures, training, and promotional programs. The target market includes schools, camps, community organizations offering enrichment to children ages 3-18, and parents seeking cooking classes or birthday parties.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1% brand fund + $375/mo technology platform + $227-$360/mo other software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 3 franchised units and 2 corporate outlets for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024. Franchised data is presented for Chicago IL North/West, Chicago IL Northshore, and Austin, TX territories.
* Data used for calculation is for 3 franchised units for the year 2024, as stated on page 2 and derived from tables for Chicago IL North/West, Chicago IL Northshore, and Austin, TX territories. Average Gross Revenue: Calculated as the average of the 'Total Gross Revenue' for the three franchised territories in 2024: ($313,108 + $584,458 + $382,735) / 3 = $426,767.0. Average Gross Profit: Calculated as the average of the 'Gross Margin' for the three franchised territories in 2024: ($210,201 + $382,602 + $224,157) / 3 = $272,320.0. Average Net Profit: Calculated as the average of the 'Adjusted Gross Margin after Franchise Expenses' for the three franchised territories in 2024: ($176,321 + $324,300 + $184,011) / 3 = $228,210.67. This figure represents operational profit after key franchise-specific expenses but before other potential overhead, general & administrative costs, depreciation, amortization, interest, and taxes. Best Guess Profit Low: Set to the lowest 'Adjusted Gross Margin after Franchise Expenses' reported for a single franchised unit in 2024 ($176,321 for Chicago IL North/West). Best Guess Profit High: Set to the highest 'Adjusted Gross Margin after Franchise Expenses' reported for a single franchised unit in 2024 ($324,300 for Chicago IL Northshore).
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How STICKY FINGERS COOKING Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STICKY FINGERS COOKING Current | $78K – $125K | $35K | 8.0% | 8 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $108K – $239K | $37K | 11.0% | 469 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 8.0% | 328 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 306 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises | $205K – $385K | $41K | 7.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for STICKY FINGERS COOKING franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a STICKY FINGERS COOKING franchise ranges from $77,528 to $125,379. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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