A Recipe for Success
Sticky Fingers Cooking® started as a passion for teaching kids the joy of cooking—and became a movement. When longtime team members relocated, they didn’t want to leave Sticky Fingers behind. Instead, they became franchise owners, building wealth and making a huge impact in their communities. Their success sparked our expansion.
Now, we’re whisking up success nationwide with a work-from-home, high-margin, low-overhead franchise model. Our owners don’t just run incrEDIBLE businesses—they build community, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation of curious, confident eaters.
Ready to turn up the heat on your future? Let’s talk!
Our Flavorful Franchise Family: A Recipe for Success
At Sticky Fingers Cooking®, we’re more than just a franchise – we’re a supportive, close-knit community. With 80% women, 60% people of color, and 10% military veterans, our team is as diverse and vibrant as the recipes we teach kids to create.
We believe in flavorful growth—offering ongoing learning, leadership roundtables, and peer groups to keep our franchise owners engaged, supported, and connected. Our community thrives on shared success, lasting friendships, and a focus on unity and impact.
Our annual Franchise Owner Summit is the perfect example of how we thrive and celery-brate together!
Join us and be part of a community cooking up something special every day. At Sticky Fingers Cooking®, success is a recipe we all share!
Hear what our employees have to say about us.
We’re not the only ones who think that after-school programs are important.
The U.S. Department of Education agrees—after-school programs are essential. In July 2022, it launched the Engage Every Student initiative, backed by the Afterschool Alliance, National League of Cities, and more.
“Quality out-of-school-time programs have always supported students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, but as we recover from the pandemic, these opportunities have never mattered more.” – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
Cooking classes are part of this national movement to expand learning beyond the classroom—and after-school enrichment is slated to become a $50 billion industry by 2030. As a Sticky Fingers Cooking® franchise owner, you’ll bring this opportunity to kids in your own community while building a business with purpose and profit!
Start Your Sticky Fingers Cooking® Franchise Journey Now!
Join our franchise network and embark on a flavorful journey unlike any other! With a remarkable track record of over 125,000 students educated across 1,000+ U.S. schools, our immersive 6-18 week sessions immerse kids in the art of cooking international recipes, math, science, history, nutrition, and more all in a fun, hands-on environment. No kitchen needed! We prioritize essential cooking skills, safety measures, robust education, and the use of fresh, quality ingredients. Run your own fruitful business while inspiring the future generation of young chefs in your community with Sticky Fingers Cooking®!
National Outreach, Local Impact
At Sticky Fingers Cooking®, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to cook, learn, and thrive—no matter their background.
Our national outreach brings hands-on cooking experiences to communities across the country, making food and education equity a reality. We adapt our approach, focus, and recipes to meet the needs of each community, ensuring that every child feels seen, included, and empowered.
More than cooking skills, our curriculum fosters confidence, collaboration, and cultural appreciation—because the best meals, and the best opportunities, should be shared.
As Chef Jose Andres says, “Instead of building higher walls, we should be building longer tables.” At Sticky Fingers Cooking®, we’re pulling up more chairs.
Like Your Everything Bagel—Layered for Success
Start strong with a $77,528 to $125,379 investment and a scalable, high-margin model.
We bring cooking classes to kids where they already are—schools, camps, libraries & more!
Ready to launch in most states—so lettuce know where you live!
Mixing math, geography, science & global flavors in every class.
Our investment and performance history speaks for itself.
3,000+ original recipes, plus tech-driven support to keep you rolling.
Like a perfectly baked souffle, this business rises with the right ingredients—yours. Ready to take a bite?
With franchise locations available from S'moregon to Pretzelvania
A Thriving Industry, A Smart Investment
The children’s activity industry is booming—just like the kids it serves. According to Forbes, franchises in this space offer a fast, proven path to success:
“With the right training, documentation, and support, a new franchisee can be taught to set up and run a children’s activity business pretty quickly… which makes it very attractive to potential franchisees who want to be up and running and earning money without delay.”
We couldn’t have said it better! Sticky Fingers Cooking® gives franchise owners everything they need to launch fast and scale smart—proven systems, in-person training, branded marketing support, and a high-demand business model.
AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: A WIN-WIN-WIN
✔ Great for Kids – Kids explore new activities with curiosity and confidence—right in their second home: school! No stress, just fun learning in a familiar, supportive space.
✔ Essential for Parents – No cross-town driving. No long pickup lines. Just extra time to focus on work before family time begins. A game-changer for busy parents.
✔ A Smart, Scalable Business – Imagine your business thriving in every school, summer camp, community center, and library in your area. A low-overhead, high-margin model that rises as effortlessly as perfectly proofed sourdough!
Sticky Fingers Cooking® makes it easy for you to build a profitable business with purpose. Are you BREADY to roll?
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