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Julie Burleson with MasterChef Junior Contestant and Young Chefs Academy student, Quani, highlighting how he learned to cook at an early age.

Young Chefs Academy opens in Bel Air Maryland! Get a preview of this story from WBAL-TV in Baltimore.

IN THE NEWS

August 5, 2021 - Franchisewire.com

11 ways to own a children's franchise

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May 6, 2021 - Sun Sentinel

Let’s Go, South Florida: Watch these young chefs get ready to wow mom on Mother’s Day | Recipes

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March 26, 2021 - Woodlands Online

Woodlands Residents Open Young Chefs® Academy a Unique and Premier Children's Cooking School

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March 17, 2021 - Franchising.com

New Owners Celebrate the Relaunch of National Children’s Culinary School in Rogers

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March 15, 2021 - WFLA.com

Tampa spring break camp teaches kids about culinary arts

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December 18, 2020 - WKYC.com

Mom Minute Monday: Getting your kids involved in the kitchen

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July 2020 - City Lifestyle Magazine (Cleveland)

There's never too many (young) cooks in the kitchen at Young Chefs Academy in Strongsville

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July 28, 2020 - 225 Magazine

Baton Rouge Young Chefs Academy teaches kids everything from table manners to basic recipes

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July 15, 2020 - AJC

Cooking with kids: How to come up with simple but delicious concoctions

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June 25, 2020 - Covington Reporter

Kids culinary school opens in Covington

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December 2019 - Good Life Family Magazine

A Taste of Dreams Come True

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December 5, 2019 - Moms.com

10 Birthday Party Ideas For Kids Who Are Under 10

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October 14, 2019 - WKYC Studios Lunch Break

Junior Master Chef cooks his signature breakfast dish on Lunch Break with Jay Crawford ~ Miles Juhasz, who is just 11 years old, teaches Jay Crawford and 3News’ Lynna Lai how to make a “bird in a hole.”

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August 21, 2019 - 11 Alive

Young chefs cook up creativity in Cumming

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August 6, 2019 - Coral Springs Talks

Kids 'Dish it out' After Young Chefs Academy Opens In Coral Springs

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May 14, 2019 - The Morning Call

Children's cooking school franchise to host grand opening in South Whitehall

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April 23, 2019 - The Baltimore Sun

At Young Chefs Academy in Bel Air, kids not only learn cooking skills, but sample new dishes

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April 12, 2019 - Tampa Bay Times

Young chefs coming to Wesley Chapel area

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June 3, 2019 - Connor'sHeros.com

Connor’s Heroes hosted a family event for the first time at Young Chefs Academy.

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March 29, 2019 - 11 Alive

Cooking lessons at Young Chef's Academy: The academy has been turning children into chef's for nearly 16 years. Crash Clark took a road trip to Marietta to see these little ones in action. Here's your latest road trippin' with Crash.

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February 21, 2019 - News WFLA.com

Kids master cooking skills at Young Chefs Academy

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December 26, 2018 - WPIX-11 (CW New York)

Chef Karen of the Young Chefs Academy in Forest Hills, NY shares the true gingerbread house experience at Young Chefs Academy

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December 2, 2018 - Good Day Northwest Arkansas

Mary Vidal, owner/operator of the Young Chefs Academy of Rogers, AR, and Chef Andrea shares how building gingerbread houses from the ground up is the only way to go for a true holiday experience!

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November 28, 2018 - KWTX News 10: Morning Buzz

Young Chefs Academy's Corporate Curriculum Coordinator, Chef Rachel Solano, shares the secret of the Young Chefs Academy authentic gingerbread experience

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September 8, 2018 - FORBES

"In Conversation with Young Chefs Academy's Founder & CEO, Julie Burleson"

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July 25, 2018 - Parents.com

"10 Ways to Get Everyone Excited About Family Dinners"

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June 16, 2018 - Marietta Daily Journal

"Local kids chef academy helps kids make dinner fit for a dad"

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June 14, 2018 Press Release

"Young Chefs Academy Welcomes Adults Into the Kitchen"

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May 31, 2018 - FORBES

"It's Time To Embrace Entrepreneurial Franchisees"

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May 18, 2018 - Gwinnett Daily Post

"Gwinnett ‘MasterChef Junior’ contestant competing in tonight’s season finale" MasterChefs Junior Finalist, Quani Fields, talks about his experience on the show and how Young Chefs Academy helped him reach the first finale spot that takes him to the season finale.

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May 11, 2018 - FOX News

"Motherhood and cooking: The perfect recipe for one woman’s dream job" Young Chefs Academy Founder and CEO, Julie Burleson, shares with FOX Business News how she turned her dreams into a global reality.

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April 29, 2018 - CNN HLN (Weekend Express)

CNN's HLN interview with Young Chefs Academy Founder, Julie Burleson & MasterChef Junior Contestant, Quani, highlighting how Quani’s passion is a prime example of a Young Chefs Academy student and how children learn self-confidence, team work, math and the like by learning to cook at an early age

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April 19, 2018 - Working Mother Magazine

A Chef's Best Tips for Raising Non-Picky Eaters Founder, Julie Burleson, shares how learning to cook may be the key to picky eaters

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April 5, 2018 - Inc.

"This Company Helps Kids Learn to Cook. Here's How That Solves Two Huge Problems" Young Chefs Academy Founder/CEO shares how "Mastering food can help kids form the strong bonds they need for a successful life."

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March 28, 2018 - Inc.

Inc. reaches out to Young Chefs Academy CEO, Julie Burleson, for advice on "How to Be an Ally to Women Entrepreneurs in a Male-Dominated World"

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March 26, 2018 - The Aegis

Young Chefs Academy Opening in Bel Air

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April 12, 2018 - Tampa Bay Times

"Young Chefs Coming To Wesley Chapel Area"

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March 9, 2018 - Gwinnett Daily Post

Lawrenceville boy, 11, shows culinary talents on MasterChef Junior: [Young Chefs Academy student] "Quani Fields culinary talents displayed on television

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February 2, 2018 - Franchise Chatter

Q&A with Julie Burleson, Founder and CEO of Young Chefs Academy

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January 31, 2018 - Your Working Life with Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Julie Burleson shares the secrets to managing a successful franchise, Young Chefs Academy, and enjoying the benefits of a family-friendly business.

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January 10, 2018 - Business News Daily

How Life as a Mom Inspired a Business that Brings Families Together

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December 2017 Press Release

Young Chefs Academy Franchise Feeds Demand for Children’s Culinary Enrichment

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December 15, 2017 - Reader's Digest

5 Easy Steps for Creating the Perfect Homemade Gingerbread House

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November 12, 2017 - ChipandCo.com

Young Chefs Academy Shares a COCO-Inspired Cheesecake Recipe for a Night of Family Baking Fun

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September 22, 2016 - Franchising.com

Young Chefs Academy Announces Campaign to Raise Funds for Cookies for Kids' Cancer

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August 2016 - Franchising USA

Q&A with Julie B

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August 2016 - Franchise Times

People Power: Hands off, but still rolling up sleeves to hire

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August 30, 2016 - Seminole Beacon

Kids in the Kitchen – Young Chefs Academy to Hold Grand Opening Sept. 3

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August 12, 2016 - Hometown News

Children Learn to Cook in Waco and Across the World

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July 14, 2016 - Business News Daily

Leadership Lessons: Give Your Team Freedom

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June 16, 2016 - Rockland County Times

Young Chefs Academy coming to Rockland

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May 2016 - Franchise Times

Living Large: Site Selection

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March 2016 - Franchise Times

Living Large: Romancing Your Candidates Takes Art, Science

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September 21, 2016 - IFA Smartbrief

Young Chefs Academy [Jessica Yuen of Seminole, FL] does a cooking demo

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February 23, 2016 - San Antonio Business Journal

Downturn in Eagle Ford could open door to new ventures

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February 2016 - Franchise Update

Fabulous Female Franchise Founders - Recipe for Success

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February 2016 - Franchise Times

Living Large: Watch Your Back at Contract Time

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February 18, 2016 - Business News Daily

5 Important Lessons New Female Leaders Need to Learn

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January 2016 - Naperville Sun

"Kids' cooking school looks to open in Naperville"

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December 2015 - NeighborNewspaper.com

"Brookhaven resident shines in Sandy Springs kitchen"

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December 2015 - The West Orange Times & Observer

"Kids in the Kitchen"

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December 2015 - Franchising World

"Finding the Right Fit for Best Business to-Business Partnerships" Article by YCA Founder, Julie Burleson

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November 2015 - Waco Tribune Herald

"Waco-based Young Chefs Academy plans national expansion"

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November 2015 - Franchising.com

"Young Chefs Academy Opens in Lenexa"

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October 2015 - NEW LOCATIONS

Young Chefs Academy of Lenexa KS opens November 2015. Coming to Florida - Early 2016!

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September 2015 - Female entrepreneurs

"Founder Julie Burleson's success: an international franchise (and healthier kids)

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August 2015 - Business Daily News

"7 Fun Businesses Started Just For Kids"

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July 2015 - Kansas City Business Journal

"Lenexa resident brings kids cooking school to KC Market"

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July 2015 - International Franchise Association

#FranchiseFriday

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June 2015 - INC.com

"7 Powerful Lessons Kids Can Teach Us About Entrepreneurship"

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May 2015 - Franchising.com

"Young Chefs academy Reveals Carefully Crafted Recipe for National Expansion"

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May 2015 - IFA Smartbrief.com

Young Chefs Academy as featured in SmartBrief, Inc.'s "IFA Member Monday"

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January 2015 - Franchising.com

Young Chefs Academy Sees 2015 as a Year of Growth

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October 2014 - NYMetroParents.com

Meet the Local Contenders of Master Chef Jr. Season 2 (Josh, YCA Student of Forest Hills, is a Contender for Season 2)

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September 2014 - Food Network Magazine Fall Open House Recap

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December 2013 - Win a Full Year Membership with YCA@Home

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October 2013 - “Young Chefs Academy Brings a Culinary Adventure to Your Doorstep”

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August 2013 - “YCA Partners with Food Network Magazine for a Second Year!”

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September 2013 - Food Network Magazine Spring Open House Recap

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September 2012 - Food Network Magazine Fall Open House Recap

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September 2012-14 - Food Network Magazine

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August 2011 - Kids Are Taking Over the Kitchen on September 13, 2011

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August 2011 - Young Chefs Academy Announces the "Kids Take Over the Kitchen" Photo Contest Winner for 2011

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June 2011 - Chicago Tribune

Under a sharp eye, kids can cut it in the kitchen

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April 2010 - Parents Magazine

Young Chefs Academy chosen among the "Top 10 Best Birthday Party" Chains by Parents Magazine

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April 2010 - K+BB Magazine

Make the kitchen a safe place for young chefs

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Young Chefs Academy Stars!
Young Chefs Academy Stars!

The Young Chefs Academy Franchise Cooks Up 4 Reality T.V. Stars on FOX's MasterChef Junior, Food Network's Chopped Jr., & TNT's On The Menu!

Stating the glaring obvious, we are into cooking shows around here. Iron Chef, Cupcake Wars, Unwrapped, Rachael, Top Chef… we watch them, record them, and discuss them all on a regular basis. You can imagine how proud we are to report we have had three students and one franchise owner on three of the most exciting cooking shows on TV!...

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Fabulous Female Franchise Founders:  Recipe for Success
Fabulous Female Franchise Founders: Recipe for Success

Making a difference in children's lives

"In order to be able to work on your business, you have to work in it," states Julie Burleson, founder & CEO of Young Chefs Academy (YCA) after two months of fully operating a company-owned store. She calls it one of the best things she’s ever done.

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7 Powerful Lessons Kids Can Teach Us About Entrepreneurship
7 Powerful Lessons Kids Can Teach Us About Entrepreneurship

YCA Founder, Julie Burleson shares how starting a business is like starting a family.

“When you fall off your bike, the best thing you can do is get back on.” Little gems like this are so familiar to each of us. These life lessons are passed down from generation to generation,...

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YCA of Frisco Cooking Up Lessons in Life
YCA of Frisco Cooking Up Lessons in Life

Franchise owner, Nora Lerner, shares her journey in choosing YCA as her franchise concept of choice.

"I have been cooking all my life," Wachter-Lerner says, so YCA was a clear choice. But what she especially liked was how the Academy's curriculum "doesn't stop at teaching kids how to cook. It opens the door to a new world of emotional and intellectual maturity for our students."

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Young Chefs Academy Joins Cooking Legends on The Chew!
Young Chefs Academy Joins Cooking Legends on The Chew!

YCA Junior Chef student, Kaitlyn, shows her creative talent and skill on The Chew

At Young Chefs Academy, we know that there are no limits to what kids can do when equipped with solid skills, encouragement and a free sense of creativity. One of our students, Kaitlyn, was recently featured on ABC’s The Chew alongside celebrity chefs and TV personalities Mario Batali, Carla Hall,...

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Young Chefs Academy & Food Network Magazine Partner to Host
Young Chefs Academy & Food Network Magazine Partner to Host "Back to School" Events

For the forth year in a row, children and parents are invited for hands-on discovery at their local YCA.

This fall, parents and their children will discover their creative culinary side during the Young Chefs Academy "Back to School" open house events. Announced today, Young Chefs Academy is partnering with Food Network Magazine

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Young Chefs Academy Code of Values

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.

Young Chefs Academy Investment

$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.
A new franchisee's results may differ from the represented performance.  There is no assurance that you will do as well and you must accept that risk.  This offering is made by prospectus only.

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