Little Kitchen Academy
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Little Kitchen Academy franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Little Kitchen Academy franchise specializes in hands-on cooking classes and culinary education programs designed for children, combining learning with fun in a
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Little Kitchen Academy franchise?
- The Little Kitchen Academy Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $2,000 for development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $2000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $6,000 for development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $6000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $30,000 for development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $30000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $233,000 for development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $233000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Little Kitchen Academy charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Little Kitchen Academy disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Little Kitchen Academy FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Little Kitchen Academy locations are there?
- The FDD reports 4 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 50). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $2,000 (Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $2000); $6,000 (Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $6000); $30,000 (Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $30000); $233,000 (Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $233000); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue for 1 Company-owned as labeled; Denver reacquired from franchisee March2024 locations.
- 3Outlets declined by 4 in 2024, to 4 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $2000PDF p. 20$2,000
- Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $6000PDF p. 20$6,000
- Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $30000PDF p. 20$30,000
- Development investment; five to ten or more academies; six months working funds — $233000PDF p. 20$233,000
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Weekly royalty and default surcharge — 6%Main ongoing fee
16 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Individual location
- Excluded
- Revenue only; excludes costs,royalties,advertising,debt/equipment leases,taxes. Denver closed February–June2024; franchisee operated fromMay2023.
- Method
- Actual reported gross sales; unaudited/unverified. Source full-period characterization and Denver closure retained.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 50
Net +0 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($2,000 – $233,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 8 to 4 in 2024. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 49
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 50
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents | $530,868 |
| 2024 | other receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $15,000 |
| 2024 | prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,609 |
| 2024 | deferred cost | $1,785 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $604,709 |
| 2024 | operating lease right-of-use asset | $2,295,336 |
| 2024 | intangible assets | $19,354 |
| 2024 | deferred cost, net | $12,971 |
| 2024 | security depositMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $99,105 |
| 2024 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $187,046 |
| 2024 | accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $226,168 |
| 2024 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $329,059 |
| 2024 | current portion of operating lease liability | $196,482 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $2,162,457 |
| 2024 | deferred revenue, net | $34,694 |
| 2024 | operating lease liability, net | $2,463,398 |
| 2024 | deferred tax liability, net | $79,303 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $4,739,852 |
| 2024 | stockholder's deficit additional paid-in capital | $127,100 |
| 2024 | retained deficit | -$1,419,054 |
| 2024 | total stockholder's deficit | -$1,291,954 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and stockholder's deficit | $3,447,898 |
| 2024 | class sales, net | $906,057 |
| 2024 | franchise fee revenue | $399,454 |
| 2024 | brand building fund revenue | $18,398 |
| 2024 | other revenues | $10,828 |
| 2024 | total revenues | $1,346,817 |
| 2024 | cost of sales | $54,871 |
| 2024 | labor | $435,161 |
| 2024 | operating lease costs | $276,625 |
| 2024 | depreciation | $70,651 |
| 2024 | advertising and marketing | $84,459 |
| 2024 | brand building fund expense | $18,690 |
| 2024 | commissions | $158,106 |
| 2024 | personnel costs | $596,081 |
| 2024 | total operating expenses | $2,222,391 |
| 2024 | other income | $50,000 |
| 2024 | provision | $233,129 |
| 2024 | non-cash operating lease costs | $3,943 |
| 2024 | deferred income taxes | $231,276 |
| 2024 | restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $26,733 |
| 2024 | unbilled revenue | $2,778 |
| 2024 | other receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$15,000 |
| 2024 | deferred costs | $158,106 |
| 2024 | security depositMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$20,605 |
| 2024 | accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $131,407 |
| 2024 | income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$25,368 |
| 2024 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$1,056,978 |
| 2024 | investing activities advances on credit line | -$25,000 |
| 2024 | purchases of property and equipment | -$50,000 |
| 2024 | net cash used by investing activities | -$75,000 |
| 2024 | financing activities net advances from | $1,591,880 |
| 2024 | net increase | $459,902 |
| 2024 | supplemental disclosure of cash flow information income taxes paid | $27,221 |
| 2024 | income before income tax | -$825,607 |
| 2024 | property and equipment, net | $416,423 |
| 2024 | restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,882 |
| 2024 | income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,600 |
| 2024 | total assets | $3,447,898 |
| 2024 | brand building fund liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $956 |
| 2024 | due to ultimate parent | $1,221,146 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable, net | $51,565 |
| 2024 | royalty revenue | $12,080 |
| 2024 | travel | $89,066 |
| 2024 | other general and administrative expenses | $282,682 |
| 2024 | professional fees | $155,999 |
| 2024 | net loss | -$1,058,736 |
| 2024 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$634,581 |
| 2024 | income | -$875,574 |
| 2024 | interest expense | -$33 |
| 2024 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,591,880 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable | -$37,747 |
| 2024 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $112,761 |
| 2024 | provision for credit losses | $24,166 |
| 2024 | prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $897 |
| 2024 | brand building fund liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$27,659 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents | $70,966 |
| 2023 | restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $28,615 |
| 2023 | accounts receivable, net | $12,984 |
| 2023 | unbilled revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,778 |
| 2023 | deferred cost | $18,652 |
| 2023 | due from ultimate parent | $370,734 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $509,235 |
| 2023 | property and equipment, net | $437,074 |
| 2023 | deferred cost, net | $154,210 |
| 2023 | deferred tax asset, net | $151,973 |
| 2023 | security deposit | $78,500 |
| 2023 | total assets | $2,585,684 |
| 2023 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $74,285 |
| 2023 | accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $94,761 |
| 2023 | brand building fund liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $28,615 |
| 2023 | income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $26,968 |
| 2023 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $330,946 |
| 2023 | current portion of operating lease liability | $152,990 |
| 2023 | total current liabilities | $708,565 |
| 2023 | operating lease liability, net | $1,442,949 |
| 2023 | retained deficit | -$360,318 |
| 2023 | total stockholder's deficit | -$233,218 |
| 2023 | class sales, net | $803,312 |
| 2023 | franchise fee revenue | $583,408 |
| 2023 | brand building fund revenue | $41,616 |
| 2023 | total revenues | $1,513,041 |
| 2023 | operating lease costs | $165,914 |
| 2023 | depreciation | $64,826 |
| 2023 | advertising and marketing | $58,692 |
| 2023 | brand building fund expense | $41,616 |
| 2023 | commissions | $99,862 |
| 2023 | personnel costs | $319,419 |
| 2023 | total operating expenses | $1,501,026 |
| 2023 | income | $12,015 |
| 2023 | non-cash operating lease costs | -$1,685 |
| 2023 | restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$4,320 |
| 2023 | accounts receivable | $364,314 |
| 2023 | unbilled revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$1,269 |
| 2023 | prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $13,041 |
| 2023 | deferred costs | $81,962 |
| 2023 | accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$36,989 |
| 2023 | brand building fund liabilityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,395 |
| 2023 | income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $8,522 |
| 2023 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$412,723 |
| 2023 | financing activities net advances from | -$524,610 |
| 2023 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$524,610 |
| 2023 | net increase | -$416,215 |
| 2023 | supplemental disclosure of cash flow information income taxes paid | $20,136 |
| 2023 | income before income tax | $12,015 |
| 2023 | operating lease right-of-use asset | $1,235,338 |
| 2023 | deferred revenue, net | $667,388 |
| 2023 | royalty revenue | $35,136 |
| 2023 | other revenues | $49,569 |
| 2023 | prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,506 |
| 2023 | total liabilities and stockholder's deficit | $2,585,684 |
| 2023 | intangible assets | $19,354 |
| 2023 | stockholder's deficit additional paid-in capital | $127,100 |
| 2023 | labor | $360,622 |
| 2023 | other general and administrative expenses | $132,544 |
| 2023 | total liabilities | $2,818,902 |
| 2023 | cost of sales | $42,314 |
| 2023 | professional fees | $133,892 |
| 2023 | travel | $81,325 |
| 2023 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $108,395 |
| 2023 | provision | $14,706 |
| 2023 | deferred income taxes | -$13,952 |
| 2023 | net loss | -$2,691 |
| 2023 | provision for credit losses | $834 |
| 2023 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $45,130 |
| 2022 | class sales, net | $703,441 |
| 2022 | franchise fee revenue | $63,465 |
| 2022 | royalty revenue | $13,465 |
| 2022 | brand building fund revenue | $27,600 |
| 2022 | other revenues | $4,850 |
| 2022 | total revenues | $812,821 |
| 2022 | cost of sales | $37,059 |
| 2022 | operating lease costs | $165,914 |
| 2022 | advertising and marketing | $37,963 |
| 2022 | other general and administrative expenses | $104,367 |
| 2022 | total operating expenses | $1,014,707 |
| 2022 | income | -$201,886 |
| 2022 | other income | $22 |
| 2022 | non-cash operating lease costs | $82,286 |
| 2022 | deferred income taxes | -$138,021 |
| 2022 | restricted cash | -$24,295 |
| 2022 | unbilled revenue | -$584 |
| 2022 | deferred costs | -$165,577 |
| 2022 | operating lease incentive | $280,000 |
| 2022 | accounts payable | $21,191 |
| 2022 | accrued expenses | $67,403 |
| 2022 | brand building fund liability | $24,295 |
| 2022 | income taxes payable | $18,446 |
| 2022 | deferred revenue | $509,548 |
| 2022 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $635,692 |
| 2022 | net cash used by investing activities | -$564 |
| 2022 | financing activities net advances from | -$647,819 |
| 2022 | net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$647,819 |
| 2022 | cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | $499,872 |
| 2022 | cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $487,181 |
| 2022 | supplemental disclosure of cash flow information income taxes paid | $922 |
| 2022 | income before income tax | -$201,864 |
| 2022 | depreciation | $64,770 |
| 2022 | labor | $350,425 |
| 2022 | commissions | $6,323 |
| 2022 | brand building fund expense | $27,600 |
| 2022 | professional fees | $130,623 |
| 2022 | travel | $89,663 |
| 2022 | provision for credit losses | $1,290 |
| 2022 | accounts receivable | -$4,302 |
| 2022 | net loss | -$83,211 |
| 2022 | provision | -$118,653 |
| 2022 | prepaid expenses | -$17,547 |
| 2022 | purchases of property and equipment | -$564 |
| 2022 | net increase | -$12,691 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
Loading…
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.