Sticky Fingers Cooking is expanding into Orange County, California, with new franchise owners Kim Douglas (COO) and Katie Brennan (Chief of Staff) bringing hands-on kids cooking classes to local families. It’s a true “pinch-me” moment for our team.
Founder and CEO Erin Fletter says it best: “These two have poured more than ten years of heart, expertise, and operational excellence into Sticky Fingers Cooking®—and they know this brand inside and out. Seeing our own team step into this opportunity is one of the greatest validations of our work and our vision.”
Kimberly Douglas joined Sticky Fingers Cooking® in 2012 as a chef instructor and is now our Chief Operations Officer, helping the brand run smoothly nationwide. She’ll soon complete an Executive MBA at the University of Colorado Boulder—and she’s bringing that expertise to the Orange County launch. Known for her ginormous smile and can-do energy, Kim is excited to build relationships with Orange County families, schools, and community partners while bringing Sticky Fingers Cooking to life locally.
Katie Brennan joined Sticky Fingers Cooking® in 2013 and is now Chief of Staff, helping keep operations, communication, and franchise support consistent as the brand grows. Calm, warm, and capable, Katie is quick to spot solutions and keep things moving behind the scenes. As the franchise owner for Orange County South, she’ll lead with the same high standards and consistency families can count on.
Together, Katie and Kim will run neighboring Central Orange County and Orange County South—while continuing in their HQ roles and building something meaningful in their home state.
When the leaders who built the training and support systems become owners, it’s a powerful signal: they believe in the mission and the model.
For Orange County families, that means:
Kim and Katie join three other former Sticky Fingers Cooking employees—Cassie, Lucy, and Alli—who have become franchise owners. We’re proud of this “grown here, owned here” story.
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