Franca has received her advanced certificate for Professional Cake Decoration from McCall's School of Cake Decoration. She has been employeed in the baking industry since 1995 and has been with Art House Dessert since 2003. In 2004 Franca was awarded a Silver Medal by the Escoffier Society Culinary Salon for the competition category of Decorated Theme Cakes.

" Being the Head Pastry Chef at Art House Dessert has given me the oppertunity to participate in the Culinary Salon Toronto 2004.  Thank you Art House Dessert and my team. My everyday life is a continuous learning experience in my feild, knowing I still have lots to learn to accomplish success!!!!! The sky is the limit. Enjoy the website."