More Than Cooking: Leigh Feldman on Confidence, Creativity, and Culinary Life Skills

When people think about cooking classes for kids, the first thing that comes to mind is often food. Recipes. Measuring cups. A finished dish at the end of class. But according to Youth Franchise Brands CEO Leigh Feldman, the real value of culinary education runs much deeper. In a recent appearance on the Business Stories … Continued

Why Finding the Right Franchise Brand is Everything

There’s a paradox that most prospective franchise owners miss: the entire value proposition of franchising is buying into a proven system — a business-in-a-box designed to work without needing to invent everything from scratch. But not all franchise brands are built equally. A great franchise brand like Young Chefs Academy will set you up to … Continued

Young Chefs Academy Rogers Welcomes 5NEWS for a Hands-On Cooking Experience

Families looking for meaningful activities for kids often want something that builds confidence and teaches real-world skills. That is part of what makes Young Chefs Academy Rogers such a valued resource in the NW Arkansas and River Valley community. Recently, the studio welcomed 5NEWS anchors Tiffany Lee and Jo Ellison for a feature segment on … Continued

Kids Cooking Classes in Charleston Bring Young Chefs Into the Kitchens

If you have ever wondered what happens during kids cooking classes in Charleston, a recent visit to Young Chefs Academy Charleston offered a pretty good glimpse. Content creator @emilymoooney stopped by to capture moments from both a JuniorChefs and KinderCooks class, where students spent time learning new techniques, asking questions, and getting comfortable in the … Continued

Young Chefs Academy of Springfield Brings Hands-On Culinary Fun to Middletown Community Day

Bringing Hands-On Cooking Fun to Media, Pennsylvania Young Chefs Academy Springfield PA recently participated in the Middletown Community Day at Longview Park in Media, Pennsylvania. The event brought together local families, businesses, and community organizations for a day of activities and family engagement. At the Young Chefs Academy booth, children participated in a hands-on culinary … Continued

Young Chefs Academy Yardley Cooking Classes Featured in the Langhorne Ledger

Families searching for kids cooking classes in Yardley PA are finding a strong local option at Young Chefs Academy of Yardley. Recently, the studio was featured in the Langhorne Ledger. As a result, more families are discovering its summer camps and hands-on approach to learning. These summer camps are designed for kids ages 7 to … Continued

Young Chefs Academy Privacy Policy

Introduction Young Chefs® Academy (“Company” or “We”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website youngchefsacademy.com (the “Website”) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, … Continued

Young Chefs Academy Named a 2026 FranServe Fran-tastic Brand

We got the news and it made the whole week. Young Chefs Academy has been selected as a 2026 FranServe Fran-tastic Brand, and we are really proud of this one. This children’s cooking franchise award does not go to brands that apply for it. FranServe nominates and selects brands based on how well they support … Continued

What a Youth Franchise  Brands CEO Wants Every Aspiring Owner to Know

Leigh Feldman did not grow up dreaming about franchise systems. He spent years on the agency side, then the client side, and eventually found himself wondering why so many franchisors made life unnecessarily hard for the people actually running locations. That frustration turned into a philosophy, and that philosophy is now the backbone of Youth … Continued

Young Chefs Academy CEO Leigh Feldman Nominated for 2026 Compassionate Leaders Circle Award

Leigh Feldman’s Compassionate Leadership Award recognition places the Youth Franchise Brands CEO among the Top 100 leaders in the 2026 Compassionate Leadership Circle Awards. This national recognition highlights leaders who prioritize empathy, culture, and long-term impact alongside business performance. The Compassionate Leadership Circle Awards honor individuals who lead with intention and put people first. As … Continued