The Real Food Academy

The Real Food Academy is located at the intersection of culinary arts and functional medicine.
Arthur and Maria Cummins, the husband-and-wife team, founded The Real Food Academy in 2008; Chef
Maria, with her extensive culinary experience, and Arthur, a strategic thinker from the corporate
world. They have very different backgrounds, but they share a profound commitment to nutrition and
wellness that unites them. They established a community-centric hub for culinary education,
emphasizing the power of unprocessed, real food ingredients. Maria's culinary finesse and Arthur's
strategic prowess form the cornerstone of their mission to educate, inspire, and transform eating
habits, nurturing a healthier community through the joy of cooking.
The Real Food Academy is a community-focused culinary center dedicated to improving health and
culinary skills through education and hands-on experiences. Guided by the principles of functional
medicine, the Academy teaches smarter, health-conscious food choices regardless of dietary
preferences. Whether catering to meat lovers or devoted vegans, we offer personalized guidance to
help individuals make the most beneficial decisions for their health.
The heart of our mission is to educate people of all ages—from young children to adults—on the
merits of real, unprocessed foods through a variety of engaging programs. These include cooking
classes, after-school programs, culinary camps for kids, and parties and team-building events for
adults. Each program is designed not only to impart essential cooking skills but also to deepen
understanding of nutritional values, fostering a lasting appreciation for real food.
Wide Variety of Clientele: TRFA appeals to a diverse audience, including adults, kids, families,
health enthusiasts, young professionals, and seniors, ensuring a broad market base.
On-Trend, Focusing on Health and Wellness: TRFA taps into the growing consumer demand for
healthier living choices and eating smarter, aligning its offerings with the wellness movement
that is gaining momentum worldwide.
Good for the Community: TRFA fosters a warm, inclusive environment that encourages community
engagement and healthy living, making it a local favorite.
Extensive Training: TRFA offers comprehensive training programs that cover recipes, culinary
skills, nutrition education, business management, customer service, and marketing strategies.
Multiple Revenue Streams: TRFA offers numerous revenue opportunities by providing a variety of
cooking classes for both kids and adults, private events of all kinds, and cooking camps for kids.
B2C and B2B Opportunities: TRFA caters not only to individual consumers but also to businesses
through team-building cooking events and corporate wellness programs.
WHY The Real Food Academy?
Emerging Brand with Mature Training Processes - 55+ hours of training for franchisees and new
hires
Multiple and Diverse Revenue Streams - a diverse range of programs attracts a broad audience
ensuring multiple revenue streams for franchisees
Unique Health and Wellness Focus with Community Hero with Purpose-Driven Business
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Passionate food enthusiasts, chefs, culinary professionals, health & wellness professionals
Educations, teachers, & community leaders
Corporate escapees, family-focused & experienced entrepreneurs
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below
HOT Regions/Desirable: All available
Pending Registration: IN, MI, SD & WI
NOT Registered: CA, H