Sticky Fingers Cooking

- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Inspire kids through culinary education
Teach internationally-inspired, healthy recipes with a flexible enrichment program that requires no kitchen.

Brand overview
Sticky Fingers Cooking is an award-winning children's culinary education franchise that transforms picky eaters into enthusiastic food explorers. Having already taught over 125,000 students across more than 1,000 schools, the program develops coolinary confidence in kids from Pre-K through 12th grade. Through before and after school enrichment programs, summer camps, private events, and online classes, children learn to cook healthy, globally-inspired recipes in a fun, hands-on way while mastering cooking skills, kitchen safety, and nutrition.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Sticky Fingers Cooking
No kitchen is required to operate classes, meaning you only need a room with an outlet and proximity to a sink to get started. The program is 100% school safety compliant, with all instructors background checked, fingerprinted, and insured. Flexible scheduling allows owners to choose the day, times, and frequency for 6 to 14-week sessions. There is no cost to schools, as tuition is paid directly by parents. The franchise provides all marketing materials, free online enrollment, payment collection, and class roster organization to simplify your operations.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
2025 FDD top performing unit
Total investment
$77,528–$125,379
Cash Required
$100,000
Franchise fee
$35,000
Total units
10
Real estate required
Not Specified
Growth Trends
Training & support
All well-trained chef instructors are ServSafe certified in proper food handling and FBI fingerprint background checked to ensure the highest safety standards. Franchisees receive comprehensive operational support, including provided marketing materials, free online enrollment systems, payment collection services, and class roster organization.
Ideal candidate
We are looking for individuals or organizations such as schools, libraries, camps, churches, or troops looking to bring a flexible, no-kitchen-required culinary enrichment program to their community. Ideal candidates are passionate about fostering healthy eating habits and building confidence in children through the joy of cooking.
Bring an award-winning culinary enrichment program to your community and inspire the next generation of food explorers. Start your journey with Sticky Fingers Cooking today.
