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![]() | Young Chefs Academy |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$89,400 to $208,000Total Investment
$89,400 to $208,000Number of Units
126In Business Since
2003* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Picture a joyful kitchen, full of inspired children
creating culinary masterpieces and filling the space with laughter and
learning... Welcome to Young Chefs Academy, where we transform an
already favorite place in everyone's home into something quite
extraordinary!
Join us in fulfilling dreams all over North America and beyond as we invite these incredible young chefs to discover a wonderful place created just for them... and a whole new world of adventure.
Join us in fulfilling dreams all over North America and beyond as we invite these incredible young chefs to discover a wonderful place created just for them... and a whole new world of adventure.
Products & Services

These unique sessions are designed to familiarize children ages 3 and older with diverse foods, while they experience what it feels like to create and taste scrumptious recipes themselves!
- Young chefs will learn basics in:
- kitchen safety
- proper food handling
- food preparation
- cooking and baking techniques
- presentation
- table setting
- manners
Weekly Classes
Young Chefs® Academy offers classes that are organized by a monthly theme. These courses are designed to help young chefs explore cuisines while building upon basic skills.
Birthday Parties
Let YCA create an unforgettable birthday celebration for your child!
A YCA Birthday Party is one and a half hours long, and the birthday guests will participate in real "hands-on" cooking during that time. Call your local YCA today to find out more about this unique birthday experience. Remember...YOU SUPPLY THE CHEFS...WE'LL SUPPLY THE REST!
Mini-Camps
Camp Can-I-Cook™ happens each summer at YCA, with three-day sessions each week to tempt our kids into learning cooking techniques along with a sampling of a variety of cuisines. With three days devoted to each theme, your children will get to experience new tastes and learn to prepare some basic recipes, from Italy to the USA, cake decorating to homemade fudgsicles!
Mini-Camp Schedule Sampler
- All American Cuisine
- Campout Cooking
- Tour de France
- Summer Treats to Beat the Heat
Training & Support

- Manage your business
- Manage your kitchen classroom
- Market your academy
- Supervise your team of faculty No real experience necessary if you are willing to learn and ready to follow our proven system for success!
Are You a Good Fit for Young Chef's Academy?

If you are ready to
learn, then we are ready to teach you!
Our franchise fee is $29,500 and our monthly royalty is $395.
Our franchise fee is $29,500 and our monthly royalty is $395.