Little Kitchen Academy
Education & Child Enrichment · STEM & Enrichment Programs
- Active units
- 0
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Little Kitchen Academy
Little Kitchen Academy is a unique and innovative Montessori-inspired cooking academy that offers educationally-enriching activities for children ages 3-18. Their mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment where children can learn practical life skills, gain confidence and independence, and develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. Little Kitchen Academy is committed to promoting a more educated, independent, and healthier society through their vision of teaching food literacy and practical life skills to children globally. The brand offers a range of programs for different age groups, including cooking classes, school programs, summer camps, and a podcast called Meet Me in the Kitchen. Their curriculum is based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, focusing on the holistic development of the child - physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Little Kitchen Academy believes in following the child, allowing them to take risks and work at their own pace, fostering confidence and independence. With a strong emphasis on core values such as Health, Empowerment, Joy, Mindfulness, Learning, Delight, and Inspiration, Little Kitchen Academy is dedicated to creating a safe and inspiring environment for students, instructors, and parents. By teaching practical life skills and food literacy through cooking, they aim to nurture a love for cooking, promote healthy eating habits, and empower children to become capable and confident individuals.
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- Footprint
1,200 – 2,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-100.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-100.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
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Investment profile
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- Time to open8 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
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- Cash-on-cash returns—
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.