Meet Art and Maria Cummins, Founders of
The Real Food Academy Cooking Education Franchise!
Meet Art and Maria Cummins, Founders of
The Real Food Academy Franchise!
The Real Food Academy Franchise was born through Maria and Art's lifelong passion for healthy food and the connections, community and celebrations created around our deep relationship with food!
Today, The Real Food Academy Franchise offers classes, camps, events, outings and team building for people of all ages.
The Real Food Academy Franchise provides a business that offers great learning and celebration activities around food, without the infinite hassles of a restaurant!
Maria and Art created time tested recipes, experiences and format, where customers enjoy many ways to learn, celebrate and connect over food!
- Children, Tween, and Teen Cooking Classes
- Birthday Parties, School Field Trips, Summer Camps
- Adult Culinary Classes and Events
- Team-building Parties, Special Events, and Outings
And so much more!!
The Real Food Academy Franchise offers a Real Opportunity!
$1,171,591.38* Gross Revenue
$246,422.63* Net Income
At a fraction of the start up costs of most 'restaurant-based' concepts.
$332,100 - $511,950* Initial Investment
*2023 Numbers as reported in our current 2024 FDD. Refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Items 7 & 19 for specifics on startup costs.
Take a moment and get an inside look at what The Real Food Academy is all about!
The Real Food Academy Franchise was born through Maria and Art's lifelong passion for healthy food and the connections, community and celebrations created around our deep relationship with food!
Today, The Real Food Academy Franchise offers classes, camps, events, outings and team building for people of all ages.
The Real Food Academy provides a business that offers great learning and celebration activities around food, without the infinite hassles of a restaurant!
Maria and Art created time tested recipes, experiences and format, where customers enjoy many ways to learn, celebrate and connect over food!
- Children, Tween, and Teen Cooking Classes
- Birthday Parties, School Field Trips, Summer Camps
- Adult Culinary Classes and Events
- Team-building Parties, Special Events, and Outings
And so much more!!
The Real Food Academy Franchise offers a Real Opportunity!
$1,171,591.38* Gross Revenue
$246,422.63* Net Income
At a fraction of the start up costs of most 'restaurant-based' concepts.
$332,100 - $511,950* Initial Investment
*2023 Numbers as reported in our current 2024 FDD. Refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Items 7 & 19 for specifics on startup costs.
Take a moment and get an inside look at what The Real Food Academy is all about!
Love the experiences created around food, but don't want the round-the-clock headaches of a restaurant?
The Real Food Academy Franchise offers many advantages over 'restaurant' franchise concepts.
Low Real Estate Needs
Modest Build-out and Start-up
No commercial cooking equipment needed
Low Inventory and Waste
Low Staffing
Reasonable Operating Hours
Low Competition
And so much more!
The Real Food Academy Franchise stands out as something truly different among franchise concepts.
Love the experiences created around food, but don't want the round-the-clock headaches of a restaurant?
The Real Food Academy Franchise offers many advantages over 'restaurant' franchise concepts.
Low Real Estate Needs
Modest Build-out and Start-up
No commercial cooking equipment needed
Low Inventory and Waste
Low Staffing
Reasonable Operating Hours
Low Competition
And so much more!
The Real Food Academy Franchise stands out as something truly different among franchise concepts.
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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for informational purposes only.
Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
If you are a resident of, or wish to acquire a franchise to be operated in one of these states, we will offer you a franchise only after we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. We are accepting applications from all states.
Could The Real Food Academy Be That Unique Franchise You're Looking for?
Complete the form and one of our team members will be in touch to schedule time to discuss.
I agree to receive text and email communications from The Real Food Academy. I understand this is not an offer to sell a franchise and an investment may be required. I can reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe.
©2025 The Real Food Academy Franchise LLC. All Rights Reserved.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for informational purposes only.
Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
If you are a resident of, or wish to acquire a franchise to be operated in one of these states, we will offer you a franchise only after we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. We are accepting applications from all states.