Young Chefs Academy
YCA Franchising, Inc.
Company Information
7728 Central Park DriveWaco, TX 76712
We offer Young Chefs Academy franchises that provide cooking classes for children. While teaching children is the main focus, a Young Chefs Academy franchise will occasionally offer classes for special needs adults, adult team building cooking events, and cooking classes for adults. We do not engage in any other business activity. We began offering Young Chefs Academy franchises in May 2014. We currently do not operate a business of the type being franchised. We have not engaged in any other line of business and we do not offer or sell franchises in other lines of business. You must operate your Young Chefs Academy franchise according to our standards and specifications at a location within a territory specified in the Franchise Agreement. You must sign our standard Franchise Agreement and attachments. You will compete with local, regional or national independent cooking schools that may provide similar services. You will offer your services in a developed market. Before signing a Franchise Agreement, you should survey your market to determine the number and quality of competitors. There are no specific national standards regulating cooking schools for children or the Young Chefs Academy franchised business. You must comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations that apply to the operation of any business, laws that regulate commerce in general, laws that are specific to the operation of food-related businesses and laws that apply to businesses involving children. Types of applicable law include federal, state and local laws regulating health and sanitation; immigration laws; tax laws; unemployment and workers' compensation laws; workplace safety laws; employment and discrimination laws; disability laws; environmental laws; product labeling laws; building codes, zoning codes and the Americans With Disabilities Act in relation to your premises. Some jurisdictions may require compliance with certain restaurant licensing and zoning statutes or a vendor's license to operate the franchised business. You must conduct background checks on any employee that will be in direct contact with children and comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with background checks. We require at least 1 person on the premises who is certified to administer CPR and first aid in case of an emergency when children are present. We urge you to consult with a local attorney or otherwise investigate state and local laws and regulations as these vary by locality.
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4/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $50,000 Maximum: $50,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $267,400 Maximum: $399,900
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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