Registration is now open for the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy’s fifth location in Greater Vancouver
Today, Little Kitchen Academy (LKA), the key ingredient for an independent child and the first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen, announced it will welcome the first students to its newest location, LKA Richmond Oval, on July 11th. The much-anticipated location in Richmond is the fifth location to open in Greater Vancouver joining locations in Vancouver Point Grey, South Surrey Peninsula Village, Surrey Panorama Village, and North Vancouver Edgemont Village. Registration is now open for Summer Sessions at LKA Richmond Oval.
“We are thrilled to be opening our next location in such a wonderful community,” said Nicholas Popoff, LKA area developer for British Columbia. “It’s exciting to be getting so close to welcoming the first students into our kitchen. Our team can’t wait to start changing lives from scratch in Richmond!”
LKA Richmond Oval is located at 6699 River Road in Richmond. It is the company’s fifth location to open in British Columbia, and the eighth location to open within the past year for the rapidly growing company. LKA has more than 140 locations in development globally.
“We know we have a massive following in Richmond and are excited the day is finally here,” said Brian Curin, co-founder/co-CEO and president of Little Kitchen Academy. “We feel so humbled by the excitement and enthusiasm parents have for Little Kitchen Academy and their desire to have their child experience it for themselves. We can’t wait to see more students experience LKA for the first time, leaving an inch taller with the pride they feel from the independence and confidence they develop in our safe, inspiring, and empowering environment.”
LKA is currently seeking like-minded multi-unit franchisees and development partners based exclusively in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. In Canada, there are limited opportunities in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Globally, Australia, Brazil, China, Columbia, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, MENA Region, Mexico, Nigeria, Singapore, Spain, and the U.K. are markets available for development.
About Little Kitchen Academy
Little Kitchen Academy is the key ingredient for an independent child. The first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen is focused on providing a safe, inspiring, and empowering space for children to identify, develop, and refine their senses. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the concept was co-founded by proven global brand and franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin, his wife, Montessori-trained, culinary expert, and visionary Felicity Curin, and social impact investor and entrepreneur Praveen Varshney, on the belief that by empowering children with practical life skills and knowledge in a positive and joyful environment, they and their company will effect positive lifestyle changes that result in a healthier world. True to its mission, LKA lives to create a more educated, able, and healthy society through mindful, healthy eating choices, and is committed to changing lives, from scratch to consumption. Part of that mission includes empowering students to learn how they can make the world a better place through How Can I Help by Little Kitchen Academy, LKA’s signature philanthropic program, supporting Crisis Text Line, The Global FoodBanking Network, Kids Help Phone, and One Tree Planted. In addition to charitable partnerships, LKA has forged strategic global brand partnerships with Iron Chef Cat Cora, AeroGarden, BIRKENSTOCK, ChefWorks, Emeco, ChopValue, Welcome Industries, and PRISE Inc. Little Kitchen Academy’s flagship venues are located in Vancouver, B.C., and Los Angeles, Calif.
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