About The Cook's Studio Franchise
The Cook's Studio is a culinary education franchise offering cooking classes where adults learn different cuisines and techniques in a hands on classroom setting.
Franchising since 2023, the brand provides an engaging, social experience for food enthusiasts ages 21 and older, along with teen party offerings that broaden the customer base.
The initial franchise fee is $40,000.
The Cook's Studio Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$226K
Average Investment
$285K
Maximum Investment
$344K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000.00 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of weekly Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 3% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $225,532 – $344,087 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $226K–$344K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of weekly Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 3% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Premises deposit | $15,000 | $23,438 |
| Utilities deposits | $750 | $1,750 |
| Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling | $39,000 | $65,000 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Interior & Exterior Signage | $8,200 | $10,250 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Computer Systems, Software & POS system | $1,600 | $1,700 |
| Initial Inventory to Begin Operating | $4,500 | $5,625 |
| Equipment | $50,282 | $75,036 |
| Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies | $1,750 | $2,188 |
| Professional Fees | $13,000 | $16,250 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Insurance Deposit & Premium | $500 | $1,875 |
| Operating Expenses / Additional Funds – 3 months | $27,450 | $55,475 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | For Franchise Agreement: 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (50% for existing franchisee, $1,500 for transfers among owners, $0 for spouse/parent/child upon death/disability). For Multi-Unit Development Agreement: $50,000 ($25,000 for existing franchisee/developer, $5,000 for transfers among owners, $0 for spouse/parent/child upon death/disability). |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee (Successor Agreement Fee) |
| Technology Fee | $250 monthly, subject to increase to $500 monthly |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses (if understatement of 2% or more) |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | $500 Monthly |
| Advertising Cooperative | Your share of actual cost of advertising |
| Conference/Convention Fee | Up to $1,500 |
| Late Charge | $150 |
| Interest Charge | 18% per annum from due date, or maximum allowed by law |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $50 per violation |
| Reporting Non-Compliance Fee | $150 per occurrence |
| Additional Training | A reasonable fee for each training session. Fee is currently $500. You pay all travel and other related expenses incurred by you and your personnel to attend training. |
| Remedial Training Fee | Our then-current per diem rate for each trainer, plus travel and other expenses. Our current per diem rate is $550 per day. |
| Interim Management Support Fee | 20% of Gross Sales |
| Evaluation Fee of Unapproved Item or Supplier | Costs incurred by us. |
| Quality Review Services | Up to $750, yearly, subject to increase |
| Software Fees | $125 monthly, subject to increase |
| Relocation Fee | All cost incurred by us |
| Liquidated Damages | Up to 36 months of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
| Operations Non-Compliance Fee | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance Fee | $150 per occurrence |
| Reimbursement of legal fees and expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees |
| Confidential Operation Manual Replacement Fee | Currently $500, subject to change |
| Collections | All costs and expenses incurred by us |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee and our legal fees, if any. |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 10 days |
| Classroom Training | 24 |
| On-the-Job Training | 56 |
| Training Location | Huntington, NY |
| Additional Training | We may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs, including an annual business meeting or convention, from time to time. If required, you must participate for up to five (5) days per year at a designated location. A reasonable fee may be imposed for all additional training programs, and you are responsible for all incidental expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Limited protected territory |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Up to 250,000 individuals or a ten (10) mile radius, whichever is less. |
| Description | Your Territory is located in all or a portion of a listed town, city, or county, and is identified by a group of contiguous zip codes or a map. The Territory is determined on an individual basis taking into account minimum numbers of households, average home prices and household incomes. Territories may be impacted by natural boundaries. Your Territory will be identified and attached to your Franchise Agreement as Attachment 2. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional term of ten (10) years |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must be in full compliance with the agreement, have no more than three (3) events of default during the current term, provide written notice six months before term end, execute a new franchise agreement, pay the successor agreement fee, maintain location standards, execute a general release, and comply with current qualifications and training requirements. You may be asked to sign a new agreement with materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | For Franchise Agreement: 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (50% for existing franchisee, $1,500 for transfers among owners, $0 for spouse/parent/child upon death/disability). For Multi-Unit Development Agreement: $50,000 ($25,000 for existing franchisee/developer, $5,000 for transfers among owners, $0 for spouse/parent/child upon death/disability). |
| Transfer Conditions | Conditions for franchisor approval include: franchisor's decision not to exercise right of first refusal, transferee meets current franchisee standards, transferee signs current franchise agreement (which may differ), transferee completes initial training, all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors are paid, franchisee and transferee sign a General Release, franchisee subordinates claims against transferee to franchisor, franchisor approves material terms of transfer, payment of transfer fee, and lessor consents to assignment/sublet if required. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination without notice for insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, unsatisfied judgments, or dissolution. Termination upon notice for failure to acquire/construct/open site within required timeframes, falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 5+ days (unless due to casualty and relocation/reconstruction pursued diligently), losing possession of premises (unless due to casualty and relocation pursued diligently), failure to restore business within 120 days after casualty, failure to comply with laws (e.g., alcoholic beverages, taxes), default under lease, two or more understatements of Gross Revenue, failure to comply with Article 15 covenants, unauthorized transfer, failure to transfer upon death/disability, misrepresentation in application/operation, felony conviction or conduct damaging goodwill, adverse judgment for fraud/racketeering, concealing revenues/false books, public health/safety threat, refusal of inspection/audit, unauthorized use of Marks/Confidential Information, non-competition covenant failure, three or more defaults or two+ notices in 12 months, insufficient funds for checks/EFTs two+ times in 12 months, or affiliate default. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for 24 months after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term: Franchisee may not divert customers, participate in any cooking instruction business similar to the System, or perform acts injurious to goodwill. After termination/expiration (24 months): Franchisee may not divert customers, participate in any cooking instruction business similar to the System within twenty-five (25) miles of the former outlet or any other Cook’s Studio location, or perform acts injurious to goodwill. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement does not require you to participate in the actual operation of the franchised business; however, your outlet must be directly supervised by a general manager. Your general manager can be you or someone appointed by you who is acceptable to us and must successfully complete our Initial Management Training Program and all other required training courses. Your general manager must devote full time to the job and cannot have an interest or business relationship with any of our competitors. If the franchisee is a business entity, your general manager is not required to have an equity interest in the franchisee entity. |
| Required Suppliers | We have identified various suppliers, distributors and manufacturers of equipment, fixtures, inventory and supplies that your Franchised Business must use or provide which meets our standards and requirements. You must purchase all items outlined in the Operations Manual, and any equipment or materials bearing the Marks in accordance with our specifications. You must also purchase your ingredients, prepped and/or packaged foods, paper/disposable goods, equipment, and furnishings from our designated suppliers and contractors. |
| Supply Restrictions | We approve suppliers after careful review of the quality of the products they provide. If you would like us to consider another supplier, you must make such request in writing and have the supplier give us samples or its product or service and such other information that we may require. If the supplier meets our specifications, as we determine in our sole discretion, we will approve it as an additional supplier. We reserve the right to revoke approval of any supplier that does not continue to meet our then-current standards. If you request that we approve a proposed supplier, you will be required to pay us any actual costs of product testing. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We currently do not receive any revenue, rebates, discounts or other material consideration from any suppliers based on your required purchases of products, supplies or equipment; however, we may do so in the future, and any rebates or discounts we receive may be kept by us in our sole discretion. |
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. |
The Cook's Studio Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$669K
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Cook's Studio Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Cook's Studio 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.
The Cook's Studio System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
The Cook's Studio currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$83K
Audited by Tepper, Tepper & Koprowski, CPAs P.C. for year ending December 31.
The Cook's Studio Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Cook's Studio franchise ranges from $225,532 to $344,087, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000.00. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Cook's Studio charges a royalty fee of 6% of weekly Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 3% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Cook's Studio 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 The Cook's Studio to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Cook's Studio franchise owners report average revenue of $669K. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Cook's Studio has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $225,532-$344,087, a 6% 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 $40,000.00 and the total investment ranges from $225,532 to $344,087 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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