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Young Chefs® Academy, the nation’s premier children’s cooking school, reported record-breaking sales in 2021, demonstrating strategic success fueled by high consumer demand and strong brand recognition. This past year alone marked the highest revenue increase in the brand’s history.

Young Chefs Academy franchise owners are more than just an extension of the business. They're part of a dedicated team who defines our culture. Each year, we share new experiences and life celebrations - treating each new day as an opportunity to grow, evolve, and strengthen the brand and the culture that surrounds it. This month, Young Chefs Academy is proud to celebrate two monumental anniversaries and the franchise owners who have been with the brand for over a decade - Young Chefs Academy franchise owners: Kristen Braia in Richmond, VA and Gay Nan Moree in Baton Rouge, LA. Young Chefs Academy franchise owner, Kristen Braia of Richmond, VA

Julie Burleson's inspiring journey as Young Chefs

The mission of Young Chefs Academy to teach the Joy and Value of Cooking has always been the foundation of YCA's wide popularity with students across the US and beyond. That mission is carried through the Young Chefs Academy Code of Values connecting with families and inspiring a new generation of chefs. Young Chefs Academy recently updated it's formal list of values that truly encompass the brand culture. Following the recipe model, Young Chefs Academy shares the following RECIPE for success: Young Chefs Academy ~ Code of Values

Young Chef Academy - CEO Julie Burleson was honored to be invited to speak at the closing session of the 2020 IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference Nov 18th