What kinds of early childhood education franchises are available on the market?
Children’s educational franchises have grown in both variety and popularity in recent years. With more parents in the workforce and increased attention on standardized testing within schools, franchises that provide fun activities for youth that also help them develop useful skills are in high demand.
Parents and other caregivers place high value on after school activities that are safe. They seek out staff members they trust with clear knowledge of their craft, and they want opportunities for their children to interact with other children their age while developing life skills.
There are hundreds of available early childhood education franchises that entrepreneurs can choose from. Some are more specifically academic and provide tutoring, daycare, or preschool services. Some focus less on academic skills and help children be active while learning a sport. Others, like Young Chefs Academy, help children develop skills like cooking or art.
Whatever the service provided, children’s education franchises provide owners not only with an excellent opportunity to earn a profit as a business owner but also the chance to do so in a fun, intrinsically rewarding environment.
Are These Franchises Very Profitable?
Compared to other available franchise opportunities, businesses that focus on children tend to have a much lower initial investment requirement for owners. These franchises also do well at drawing repeat clientele, as parents happy with the experience their child has are more likely to bring other siblings and to spread word to their friends. With a low initial investment, low overhead costs to maintain the business, and some great word of mouth marketing, early childhood education franchise owners often recoup their investment and start making a profit much earlier than in other options.
Additionally, franchises that provide educational activities tend to be highly recession resistant, as working parents want to invest in the future of their children, regardless of what else might be happening in the world. In fact, the strain that the recent Covid-19 pandemic placed on educational experiences for youth has drawn increased attention to franchises that provide opportunities for children to learn.
Franchises increase their ability to turn a profit when they provide a variety of services to meet a range of needs. Many businesses offer some variety through summer camp opportunities while school is out or by hosting birthday parties. In addition to these options, Young Chefs Academy also hosts special events around the holidays, allowing children to learn how to bake special treats for special occasions!
$515,898*
Highest Unit Gross Sales
$266,864*
Average Unit Gross Sales
*Based on total gross sales for Young Chefs Academy in the highest and average units for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2022 as per the 2023 FDD. See Item 19 of the Young Chefs Academy 2023 FDD.
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How Does the Young Chefs Academy Business Model Help Owners?
Cooking has gained in popularity over recent years, with thousands of families tuning in to the Food Network and baking competitions found across virtually every streaming service. These competitions and programs aren’t just for adults any more — there are Junior versions too!
Rising numbers of children are interested in learning to cook and bake for fun, and there aren’t many options on the market that cater to helping children develop these skills. In fact, one of the greatest benefits of joining the Young Chefs Academy team is the national profile gained through Academy students competing on shows like MasterChef Junior and Chopped Junior. While many early childhood education franchises focus on narrow age groups, Young Chefs Academy has programming available for kids of all ages. Younger children learn basic cooking skills in a safe environment, with recipes catered to building teamwork and independence.
Older children and teenagers work with more complex recipes, and new classes for adults help bring the entire family in on the fun. Along the way, participants also learn about nutrition, preparing them for a life built on a positive relationship to healthy eating choices.
Because children can begin taking classes in Kindergarten and continue through high school, Young Chefs Academy owners are able to build and maintain their customer base for many years instead of a few. Children love coming back again and again to earn special patches for their chef coat, and work hard to be granted the coveted black chef coat that indicates that they have mastered their craft!
The Young Chefs Academy model is also extremely scalable, allowing owners to open a location with a couple of kitchens or a multi-kitchen facility. Some owners also open multiple locations, providing additional revenue. Thanks to convenient memberships, Young Chefs Academy customers are more likely to build relationships that last for years. These relationships not only increase revenue, but also make work much more rewarding for owners.
"This is the perfect recipe for showing children cooking is a lifelong skill that can be artistic, creative, and fun"
Julie Burleson
Young Chefs Academy Founder/CEO
Code of Values
Respect
We are committed to treating every person how they would want to be treated. We are committed to being incredibly kind in everything we do.
Empathy
We believe that every person is right from their own perspective and deserves empathy.
Children
Children are our focus. We are committed to making a positive lasting influence on the children we serve.
Integrity
We operate above the line. We do the right thing whether or not someone is watching and whether or not it is easy.
Passion-Driven
Every business action we take is driven by our enthusiasm and strong sense of purpose for the joy and value we are bringing to our customers' lives.
Extraordinary Experience
We strive to provide an extraordinary experience from every touchpoint.
The privilege of watching children progress from KinderCooks to JuniorChefs and into SeniorChefs is inspiring, fulfilling and exciting. For anyone looking to open a children’s franchise that is intrinsically rewarding and also profitable, look no further than Young Chefs Academy!
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