2007
N/A
$396,200
$49,500
$516,800
No
Taste Buds Kitchen is a kids kitchen by day & an adult byob kitchen by night. Taste Buds Kitchen offers fun, hands-on, engaging, cooking classes, camps, parties and corporate events in incredibly stylish, upscale facilities for ages 2 to 99! The extensive support, streamlined and easy to follow path to success provided by the expert leadership team makes this an ideal, sought-after, emerging franchise. Taste Buds Kitchens are delighting guests through delicious culinary entertainment experiences while inspiring a love of the kitchen and creating cherished memories for all!
Keywords: Cooking Classes, Culinary, Children's Education, Entertainment Franchise, Cooking Franchise, Family-Friendly, Low-Cost Startup Franchise, Year-Round Revenue, Culinary Entrepreneurship, Low Infrastructure Costs, Unique Concept, Minimal Staffing, Brick & Mortar
Established: 2007
First Unit Franchised: 2013
Total Franchise Partners: 18
Total Locations Sold: 26
Total Locations Open: 12
Total Franchise Owned Open Locations: 10
Total Corporate / Affilated Owned Open Locations: 2
Total States with Locations: 17
Effective & Registered: IL, MD, MI, MN, NY, RI, VA, WA, WI and ALL Business Opportunity, Filing & FTC States
Deferral States: WA
Pending: CA
Not Registering: HI, IN, ND, SD
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Total Investment: $396,200 - $516,800
Minimum Liquidity: $150,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: Single = $49,500; 2pk = $89,000; 3pk = $128,500; 4pk = $163,500; 5pk = $198,500
Royalty: Greater of 8% Gross Revenue or $125 per Week
Ad: 1.5% of Gross Revenue
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 4
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes
Financial Assistance Provided: No, but are happy to assist Franchisees in any way.
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
6-8 weeks before location opening, 6 days in Chester, MD for hands-on training with live classes, attend a class & host a class.
TBK University with comprehensive operations manual and on-demand support
Marketing support and guidance including grass roots, social media, public relations, and promotional materials
Development of new menus and initiatives to keep Taste Buds Kitchen at the top of it's game
Encouragement throughout the life of the Kitchen with monthly newsletters and individual coaching to reach goals
The opportunity to join a community that promotes camaraderie with fellow franchisees
At location from school drop off to school pick-up, Monday - Friday, full-time job
Some do work on weekends if they are teaching/ presenting
Franchisee is the “cover” if the GM can not lead/ teach
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Culinary Background: Food experience is beneficial, but not mandatory. Key Skills: Strong leadership and organizational capabilities. Passion for Community Enrichment: Establish genuine relationships and connections. Work Ethic: Commitment to a healthy and productive work culture. Financial Acumen: Savvy in financial matters. Personality: Extroverted nature to engage with customers and teams.
