About Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise
Sticky Fingers Cooking is a mobile cooking school franchise for children ages 3 through 18, offering in person cooking workshops, classes, and camps at schools, community centers, and special events.
The brand also provides online cooking instruction, creating a flexible model that can reach families through multiple channels.
Franchising since 2022, Sticky Fingers Cooking requires an initial franchise fee of $48,000.
Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$77K
Average Investment
$101K
Maximum Investment
$125K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $48,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of weekly Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution, subject to increase up to 3%); Minimum of $100 per month (Local Marketing and Advertising, subject to increase) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $77,428 – $125,279 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $77K–$125K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of weekly Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution, subject to increase up to 3%); Minimum of $100 per month (Local Marketing and Advertising, subject to increase)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $1,000 | $3,100 |
| Premises Deposit | $0 | $1,500 |
| Utilities deposits | $0 | $165 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $9,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling | $0 | $500 |
| Office Furniture, Fixtures, and Supplies | $700 | $2,350 |
| Equipment | $3,839 | $7,154 |
| Signage and Banners | $250 | $3,500 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $25 | $500 |
| The Dash | $350 | $350 |
| Computer Systems | $1,086 | $5,144 |
| Initial Inventory to Begin Operating | $650 | $1,401 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $500 | $1,500 |
| Insurance | $165 | $496 |
| Operating Expenses/Additional Funds – 3 months | $18,863 | $40,619 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (general); 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee (existing franchisee in good standing); $1,500 (entity for convenience/ownership interest change without management control change); $2,000 (spouse, parent, or child upon death or permanent disability) |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | $350 per month, subject to increase (Proprietary Technology Platform Fee) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $50 per occurrence |
| Late Charge | $150 per occurrence |
| Interest Charge | 18% per annum from due date, or maximum allowed by law |
| Additional Training | $500 per person per day plus the cost of travel, meals, lodging, etc. |
| Internal Systems Fee | As incurred (for new or improved technology) |
| Conference Convention Fee | Up to $1,500 |
| Remedial Training Fee | $500 per person per day plus the cost of travel, meals, lodging, etc. |
| Interim Management Support Fee | $500 per day, plus all travel expenses |
| Evaluation Fee | Actual cost of inspection and testing of a proposed item or vendor |
| Quality Review Services | Actual costs |
| Critical Operation Standards Violation Fee | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Confidential Operation Manual Replacement Fee | Currently $500, subject to change |
| Liquidated Damages | Up to 36 months of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee and other actual expenses |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial training program is at least 4 weeks, but no more than 8 weeks, before opening. The duration of the training program is approximately one week for up to two individuals. |
| Classroom Training | 56 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 24 hours |
| Training Location | Denver, CO or Affiliate Location or Online |
| Additional Training | Mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual business meeting or convention, for up to 3 days per year at a designated location. Franchisee is responsible for all incidental expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | 75,000 – 100,000 children between the ages of 5 and 12 |
| Description | Located in one or more towns or counties, identified by zip codes, name, jurisdiction boundaries, geographic demarcation lines or a marked map, based on elementary school population (grades K-5). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Term | one additional 7-year term |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Full compliance with agreement, no more than three defaults during current term, written notice 6 months before term end, execution of new franchise agreement, payment of renewal fee, repair/upgrade assets to current specifications, execution of general release, compliance with current qualifications and training requirements. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (general); 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee (existing franchisee in good standing); $1,500 (entity for convenience/ownership interest change without management control change); $2,000 (spouse, parent, or child upon death or permanent disability). |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must meet franchisor's standards for franchisees, have sufficient business experience and financial resources, complete initial training, franchisee must pay all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors, franchisee and transferee must execute a general release, franchisor must approve material terms and conditions of transfer, transferee's obligations to franchisor must be subordinate to franchisee's financing, and lessor must consent to premises assignment/sublet. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination for insolvency, bankruptcy, admission of inability to pay debts, receivership, unsatisfied final judgment for over 30 days, or foreclosure not dismissed within 30 days. Termination upon notice for failure to obtain licenses/permits, falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 3+ days, failing to comply with laws, understating Gross Revenue 2+ times, failing insurance/indemnification, violating transfer provisions, failing to transfer upon death/disability, misrepresentation in application, felony conviction, adverse judgment for fraud/racketeering, concealing revenues, creating public danger, refusing inspection/audit, unauthorized use of Marks/Confidential Information, failing non-competition covenants, 3+ defaults or 2+ defaults in 12 months, insufficient funds 2+ times in 12 months, default under other agreements, offering unapproved products/services, failing Minimum Performance Standards, or terminating without cause. Curable defaults (non-monetary) have a 5-day cure period, monetary defaults have a 5-day cure period (unless 3rd late payment in 12 months). |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement or Transfer |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term and for 24 months after termination/expiration/transfer, franchisee and principals may not divert customers to competitors, participate in any culinary instruction business similar to the System (within 25 miles of the Territory or any other Sticky Fingers Cooking outlet), or perform any act injurious to the goodwill of the Marks or System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee and/or a Principal must personally supervise, devote full time, and manage the day-to-day operation. A non-owner manager may be appointed with prior written approval, provided they successfully complete initial management training and devote full time to the job without interest in competitors. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase all equipment, fixtures, inventory, supplies and services from designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with franchisor specifications. Child-safe knives must be purchased from the franchisor (sole approved supplier). The Dash proprietary technology platform must be licensed from the franchisor (sole designated supplier). |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee must purchase all equipment, fixtures, inventory, supplies and services from designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with franchisor specifications. Child-safe knives must be purchased from the franchisor (sole approved supplier). The Dash proprietary technology platform must be licensed from the franchisor (sole designated supplier). |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None to date, but may in the future; franchisor may keep rebates/discounts. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on your behalf. |
Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$79K
Median Revenue
$65K
Revenue Range
$24K – $161K
Sample Size
4 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Sticky Fingers Cooking Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSticky Fingers Cooking has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Sticky Fingers Cooking System Growth
Total Units
5
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
5
Sticky Fingers Cooking currently operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$200K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise ranges from $77,428 to $125,279, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $48,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Sticky Fingers Cooking charges a royalty fee of 8% of weekly Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution, subject to increase up to 3%); Minimum of $100 per month (Local Marketing and Advertising, subject to increase) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Sticky Fingers Cooking Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Sticky Fingers Cooking to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise owners report average revenue of $79K and median revenue of $65K. This is based on a sample of 4 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Sticky Fingers Cooking has been franchising since 2022. The FDD shows an investment range of $77,428-$125,279, a 8% of weekly Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $48,000 and the total investment ranges from $77,428 to $125,279 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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