Create Unforgettable Experiences
Create unforgettable experiences and secure a rewarding future by joining The Real Food Academy, where you can turn your culinary passion into a thriving business. As a cooking school franchise owner, you'll deliver exceptional educational experiences that inspire communities and foster long lasting connections.
Free Industry Outlook
Set the table for a revolutionary and culture changing opportunity!
Beyond the Chef Hat and Apron
Create a Life-Changing Opportunity as a Cooking School Franchise Owner
Most cooking classes cater to building skills in the kitchen. We take a different approach at The Real Food Academy.
Our classes and events turn the spotlight on what healthy eating means, why it matters, and how to make it taste good in any kitchen.
After-school programs, weekend classes, camps, and parties give kids a chance to experience some serious cooking fun. Adult classes and events bring together hands-on learning, flavor-packed foods and good clean fun.
- Pack creativity, education, fun and good food into these business-building opportunities.
- Children, tweens and teens cooking classes birthday parties, school field trips and summer camps
- Adult culinary classes and events
- Team-building parties, special events and outings
Join our real food revolution as a cooking school franchise owner to promote positive changes in food preferences, attitudes, and behaviors related to food.
Investment & Revenue
How Much Does It Cost To Open a Real Food Academy?
Invest in your future. Find fulfillment in pursuing your passion for health. Here’s what it takes to own a cooking franchise with The Real Food Academy.
Initial Investment:
$332,100 - $511,950
In 2024, Our Per-Unit (AUV) Volume Was:
$1,309,922
Refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Items 7 & 19 for specifics on startup costs.
Available Territories
Where Can You Open Your Own Real Food Academy?
We're actively expanding The Real Food Academy across the United States, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us. Whether you're in a bustling city or a growing suburb, there's an opportunity to bring a Real Food Academy to your area.
Let's explore how you can open a franchise and create a space where people gather to learn, cook, and enjoy smarter, more nutritious meals. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of your community.
Join Our Real Food
Revolution
No other cooking event franchise keeps it real at every meal like The Real Food Academy. Whole foods take center stage at our events. You can help educate food lovers to love foods that are good for you and taste great as a franchise owner with The Real Food Academy. As we like to say, learning to cook healthy is easy!
What We Offer: How Our Opportunities Transform Lives
This is a chance to put your talents as an educator, chef, entertainer and party planner to work for you and create an experience of a lifetime.
Established
Business Model
Leverage a dynamic concept in a vibrant industry where demand for quality educational enrichment programs continues to grow.
Streamlined
Processes
Take advantage of step-by-step instructions that make the prep work easy for running your business and creating irresistible classes, camps and events.
Experienced
Leadership
Learn from visionaries who see a better way of feeding the mind, body and spirit through fun, entertaining, real experiences.
Accessible
Training and Support
Put hands-on training, a library of video tutorials and ongoing support to work for you.
Multiple Revenue-
Generating Opportunities
Our classes and events fit any season or occasion.
- After-school classes
- Weekend programs
- Parties for kids, adults, corporate teams
- Day camps
- Summer camps
- Winter break camps
- Field trips
Lessons Learned, Shared and Supported
Every new business has a learning curve and so does ours. That’s why we’ve built a robust training and support program for franchise owners like you.
Here are highlights of our training and support program.
Site Selection
We provide site selection and built-out guidance to create your cooking studio with our design specifications.
Initial Training & Support
We offer training and support to help you launch your business with confidence.
Technology
To operate your studio efficiently, we offer technology and tools so you can deliver a 5-star experience to every customer.
Marketing Support
To engage guests and create a loyal following, you get the best marketing support available.
Join our Food Revolution
Invest in Your Future with The Real Food Academy
This is an opportunity to help people improve their personal health and the health of the planet. As a franchise owner, you become part of our movement to educate food lovers of all ages on whole foods eating plans.
Whole foods take center stage at our events. That means you can demonstrate how to embrace eating whole, unprocessed and nutrient-dense foods that are locally sourced and sustainably produced.
Imagine the possibilities with your own Real Food Academy franchise.
- Real learning in a fun-filled atmosphere
- Real experiences with hands-on activities
- Real potential to grow the business of your dreams
- Real opportunities to enrich lives, including your own
Turn your dreams of owning an exciting, family-friendly business into reality and experience real personal and professional growth with The Real Food Academy.
Steps to Owning a Real Food Academy Franchise
Ready to Own a Cooking Franchise School With The Real Food Academy? Here’s How to Get Started
Meet the CEO
Chef Maria Cummins
Maria Cummins knows her way around a kitchen. From her family's cocina to The Real Food Academy, she brings healthy cooking to life.
A love of cooking and an entrepreneurial spirit gave Maria her inspiration to start an after-school cooking program for kids. She held her first classes at a local Montessori school in Miami. Word spread quickly as the program gained popularity with kids and families alike. Maria added birthday parties, school field trips and more classes when her business launched in 2008.
Maria and her husband Arthur now invite foodies like you to join their culinary journey with Chef Maria's simple rule for success:
“Eat real food — together!”
Learn how you can bring Chef Maria’s Real Food brand to a location in your community.
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Feast Your Way to Success: Exploring Food Franchises and The Real Food Academy
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Why Cooking Classes Are the Ideal Birthday Party Event
Every parent knows the thrill of seeing their child's eyes light up with excitement and joy during their birthday celebration. Choosing the perfect event for these special occasions can be challenging, especially with the myriad of options available. However, among the most novel and engaging options, hosting a cooking class stands out.
Savor Success in the Sunshine State
When it comes to culinary delights and diverse dining experiences, Florida stands out as a vibrant hub of the foodservice industry. From mouthwatering seafood to sumptuous Latin American cuisine, the state offers a rich tapestry of flavors to please every palate.
Exploring the Children's Cooking Class Franchise Industry
The kid's cooking classes franchise industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the rising interest in culinary education for children. At The Real Food Academy, our junior chef and adult cooking classes in Miami are about good times, great tastes, and healthy eating habits.
Cook Your Way to Success
By investing in The Real Food Academy franchise, you will join a business committed to promoting healthy eating habits and providing a fun and engaging experience for its customers. If you want a piece of this billion-dollar pie, look no further than The Real Food Academy's franchise offering.
Franchise FAQs
The initial investment ranges from $332,100 to $511,950 to own a franchise with The Real Food Academy. Please review our FDD for more details.
No. We do not provide direct financing. However, we may refer you to financial institutions that may be able to help you finance your business.
A background in education and a passion for food, health and wellness can make a difference in this industry. So can strong skills in customer service, event planning and delivering a 5-star experience.
The keys to our training program start with hands-on training with our founder Chef Maria and our leadership team. You also have access to a library of video tutorials that can guide you as you set up classes, camps and events. Our marketing assistance helps you spread the word about your cooking studio and upcoming classes and events. We are always available to answer questions and provide support throughout your relationship with us.
Complete our Get Started form. We’ll contact you to discuss all of the important details you need to make an informed decision.
Create an Unforgettable Experience
Set the table for Events filled with laughter, learning and good food
