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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.
$247,301 - $397,436

Investment range

$ 463,253

*2024 Average gross sales:

20 %

Other revenue

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Leader in recreational cooking education
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Structured classes, workshops, and camps
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Curriculum goes beyond basic cooking instruction
Young Chefs Academy
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Royalty

$ 2 of monthly gross sales / 100 minimum monthly royalty %

Brand fund

$ 200,000

Financial requirements

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Business basics & stats

Key Stats

Young Chefs Academy

Founder

Julie Burelson

Home Office Location

Virtual

Company Founded

2004

Began Franchising

2005

Industry

Education & Teaching / Food

Industry Size

$127+ billion

Veteran Discount

$5,000

Group Health Insurance

No

Company Units Open

1

Franchise Units Awarded All Time

38

Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months

3

Franchise Units Open

33

Number of franchisees

28

Ideal candidate profile

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Relationship Builder
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No Industry Experience Required
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Values Outstanding Customer Service
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Community Centric
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Leadership Skills
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Outgoing
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