Young Chefs and Young Chefs Academy
Young Chefs Academy franchises operate cooking schools primarily for children, offering fun and educational cooking classes to develop culinary skills. They occasionally provide classes for families, special needs adults, adult team-building events, and general adult cooking sessions. The business model is franchising these schools to operators who pay initial fees and adhere to brand standards, targeting parents seeking enriching activities for kids.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $250/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 23 franchised outlets that operated and reported sales data for the full 2024 calendar year, of which 20 also reported expense and margin data.
* Average gross revenue taken directly from 'All Franchises' row in Table 1, representing 23 franchised outlets. Average net profit calculated as Average Gross Revenue ($278,699) multiplied by the 'Total Avg. Net Profit Margin' (20%) from Table 3, which is based on 20 franchised outlets. No explicit range for total net profit margin or total expenses was provided to estimate 'best_guess_profit_low' and 'best_guess_profit_high'. No data available to calculate gross profit, net income, or EBITDA.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Young Chefs and Young Chefs Academy Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 90% of Children's Education & Enrichment franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Young Chefs and Young Chefs Academy Current | $247K – $397K | $50K | 6.0% | 27 |
| 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
Franchisee Contacts
18 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 Young Chefs and Young Chefs Academy franchise ranges from $247,301 to $397,436. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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