Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise
High-Margin. High-Impact. Start at ~$140K. Scale to $500K+. A proven path from startup to scale in the booming $50B+ children’s enrichment market.
$48,000
$48,000
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2023
Denver,CO
Erin Fletter
About Sticky Fingers Cooking
Sticky Fingers Cooking® is a non-brick-and-mortar franchise bringing hands-on cooking classes directly to kids ages 3–18 in schools, camps, libraries, and community spaces — no storefront or kitchen required.
Since 2011, we’ve delivered 100,000+ from-scratch classes and taught over ONE MILLION KIDS nationwide through programs that build confidence, curiosity, and real-life skills.Our Chef Instructors bring everything needed: portable cooking kits, child-safe tools, and the energy to turn almost any space into a kid-powered cooking classroom. All we need is a few tables, a sink, and an outlet.
More than just cooking, Sticky Fingers Cooking® blends nutrition with math, science, geography, history, and culture to create an enriching STEAM cooking class experience communities love.
Powered by our proprietary Sticky Fingers Cooking Dash® platform, which streamlines roughly 85% of day-to-day operations, franchise owners benefit from low overhead, fast startup, and a model built to scale.
Franchise Fees
$48,000
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Why Choose Sticky Fingers Cooking?
Sticky Fingers Cooking® combines meaningful community impact, a proven operating model, and a low-overhead, non-brick-and-mortar business designed to grow.
Strong Financials
- 15+ years proven
- $140K+ in new territories
- $300K+ in growth markets
- $500K+ in mature markets
- 56–67% average gross margins
- 80–96% enrollment rates
- 1,000,000+ kids taught
Approx. Derived Gross Profit
$80K to $360K – Based on reported revenue and gross margin ranges in our 2026 FDD, before franchise fees and expenses.
Flexible, Mobile Model
Run engaging cooking classes in schools, camps, libraries, and community spaces — without the cost and hassle of a storefront.
Simple, Quick Startup
Open in as little as 8 weeks and build from a home office with a model designed to scale.
Proprietary Technology
Our custom-built Sticky Fingers Cooking Dash® platform streamlines roughly 85% of daily operations, helping franchise owners stay focused on growth.
Impactful Curriculum
Thousands of original recipes teach nutrition, global cultures, math, science, geography, history, and creativity — making every class fresh, fun, and educational.
Comprehensive Support
Franchise owners receive 90-hour initial training, ongoing operational and marketing support, and access to a growing community of fellow owners.
Results vary by market, effort, and execution. See our 2026 FDD and Item 19 for details.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$78,045 - $126,756
$150,000
$48,000
Training & Support
At Sticky Fingers Cooking®, we don’t just help you launch — we help you build.
Comprehensive Initial Training
A 90-hour onboarding experience covering operations, outreach, marketing, curriculum, systems, and instructor management — designed to prepare you for launch and beyond.
Ongoing Support
Franchise owners receive continued operational and marketing guidance, proven systems, and access to a growing community of fellow owners.
Fresh, Purpose-Driven Curriculum
Thousands of original, kid-approved recipes blend cooking with nutrition, math, science, geography, history, and culture — creating an enrichment experience families and schools love.
History
Sticky Fingers Cooking® started in 2011 with one big idea: make cooking fun, accessible, and meaningful for kids everywhere.
What began in local schools and camps has grown into a nationwide, non-brick-and-mortar brand and cooking school without walls. In May 2023, we launched franchising to bring this proven model to more communities.
Today, with 24 territories across 10 states, Sticky Fingers Cooking® is growing a new generation of food explorers — and FRUITful franchise owners.
Ideal Candidate
The most successful Sticky Fingers Cooking® franchise owners love working with kids, care about healthy eating and education, and want to build something meaningful in their communities.
They are strong communicators, natural relationship-builders, and people who enjoy connecting with schools, camps, libraries, and families. They bring organization, business sense, and entrepreneurial drive — and they are ready to embrace systems, outreach, and the steady work it takes to grow a thriving business.
No culinary experience is required. What matters most is leadership, follow-through, and the ability to build and support a great team of Chef Instructors.
If you are looking for a flexible, home-based business that blends purpose, growth potential, and community impact, Sticky Fingers Cooking® might be a PEARfect fit.