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As the saying goes, “When you do what you love, you don’t work a day in your life.” Young Chefs® Academy owner Angela Koch loves cooking and exploring varied cuisines. Pair these passions with an MBA and decades of business experience, and it’s a perfect recipe for owning a kids’ cooking school business. In April … Continued

At Young Chefs Academy, our mission is to make a positive lasting impact on children and families through teaching the joy and value of cooking. As part of this mission, we actively seek partnerships with like-minded organizations. Recently, Young Chefs Academy of Sarasota exemplified this type of partnership when they teamed up with the Virginia … Continued

Studies consistently show that there are numerous benefits for children who participate in extracurricular activities. Overall, extracurricular participants tend to have higher grades, better self-esteem, and even better mental health — especially when activities take the place of screen time. At the same time, a young person’s world today is filled to the brim. Between … Continued

In June 2023, Young Chefs Academy of Warner Robins opened its doors to this family-friendly city in the heart of Georgia. Owner Daphne Register were initially drawn to YCA by their daughter’s interest in cooking lessons. After enrolling her in classes at nearby YCA of Sandy Springs in Atlanta, it didn’t take long for them … Continued

Young Chefs franchise owners Chris and Elizabeth McKelvey opened their first location in The Woodlands, TX in early 2024, on the heels of the COVID pandemic. While it may have seemed an unlikely time to start a business, they were eager to start sharing what they had learned as new YCA owners with the youth in … Continued

Since 2004, Young Chefs® Academy has been perfecting the recipe for franchise owner success, blending a love for culinary education with a proven business model designed for scalability, community impact, strategic partnerships, and a strong, values-driven culture. Whether you’re passionate about empowering young minds through cooking or looking for a rewarding business opportunity, YCA™ offers … Continued

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the previous year, and what an incredible year 2024 was for Young Chefs® Academy! We welcomed valuable new partnerships, incredible new franchisees, and new key staff members. We also launched several new locations, exciting new program offerings, and new branding. Overall, 2024 … Continued

Sarah and Jim Gagliardi joined the Young Chefs® franchise family in 2024. In May, they assumed ownership of Young Chefs Academy of San Antonio, and in September they opened a new location, Young Chefs Academy of Austin Southwest. With a degree in Psychology and Sociology, Sarah first gained experience as a pre-school teacher, then pursued a career … Continued