The Real Food Academy

About Us

Founded in 2008 by Head Chef Maria Cummins, the mission of the academy isn’t just to teach kids how to cook delicious meals, but also to teach them what types of ingredients to cook with. These are the words we cook by at our cooking school in Miami, Florida: “We don’t change the dish, we change the ingredients!” This allows our little chefs to cook what they enjoy while using healthy, all-natural substitutes that are better for them, and that taste better, too!

After more than a decade in business, Maria and her husband continue their culinary mission by offering an expanding catalog of cooking camps and classes at our Miami cooking school, including Saturday kids’ cooking classes, Mommy and Me classes, after-school programs, and even professional culinary courses and classes for adults.

We also offer private cooking classes in Miami for birthday parties, corporate events, or any other type of get-together, where one of our professional chefs will design a custom menu for the celebration.

Why Franchise with Us

• Established Business Model - Leverage a dynamic concept in a vibrant industry where demand for quality educational enrichment programs continues to grow.
• Streamlined Processes - Take advantage of step-by-step instructions that make the prep work easy for running your business and creating irresistible classes, camps, and events.
• Experienced Leadership - Learn from visionaries who see a better way of feeding the mind, body, and spirit through fun, entertaining, real experiences.
• Accessible Training and Support - Put hands-on training, a library of video tutorials, and ongoing support to work for you.

Multiple revenue-generating opportunities:

• Pack creativity, education, fun, and good food into these business-building opportunities.
• Children, tweens, and teens cooking classes
• Birthday parties, school field trips, and summer camps
• Adult culinary classes and events
• Team-building parties, special events, and outings

Our Ideal Candidate

A background in education and a passion for food, health, and wellness can make a difference in this industry. Strong skills in customer service, event planning, and delivering a 5-star experience are important.

Training and Support

The keys to our training program start with hands-on training with our founder Chef Maria and our leadership team. You also have access to a library of video tutorials that can guide you as you set up classes, camps, and events. Our marketing assistance helps you spread the word about your cooking studio and upcoming classes and events. We are always available to answer questions and provide support throughout your relationship with us.

Here's what to expect when joining our team:

• Site Selection - and build-out guidance to create your cooking studio with our design specifications
• Initial training and support - to help you launch your business with confidence
• Technology Tools - to operate your studio efficiently and deliver a 5-star experience
• Marketing Support - to engage guests and create a loyal following

So if you are interested in the exciting education enrichment industry, and are passionate about cooking, health, and wellness contact a representative today!