The CVTC, for example, has been offering its "Chinese Snacks and Noodles" class for more than ten years, consistently drawing 20-30 students per session. According to Universal's Chen Han-ying, there are about six cram schools offering snack classes in Taipei City.
小吃補習班其實由來已久，像中華職訓所的「中式小吃及麵點」已經營了十多年，無分淡旺季，每期總有二、三十位學生，但隨著不景氣，陳漢營表示，「像是南京西路圓環的老闆們，趁著重建空檔來上課，更有許多失業、想轉業的中年人也都來上課。」