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Benefits for Operators & Team Members
Real Support. Real Degrees. Real Impact.
Ficus Education partners with Independent Chick-fil-A Operators and franchise leaders to provide a unique, flat-rate subscription for education benefits. Instead of paying per student, you invest in one affordable monthly fee that covers all your team members’ accredited online degree programs.
- Affordable subscription fee covers associated tuition costs for employees to attend college
- Convenient, flat fee in budget
- Marketing and communications support including signage and digital assets
- Online customer portal to track Team Member participation and monitor your ROI
- Accredited associate, bachelor's and master's degrees
- Achievable graduation timelines ranging from 2 to 4 years, depending on program
- Multiple majors or areas of study
- 100% online and designed for the non-traditional, working student
- Career center and student services available for no additional cost
- Click Here to learn more about the student journey
Why Independent Chick-fil-A Operators and Franchise Owners Choose Ficus Education
Our subscription-based model of education benefits allows team members to receive debt-free college education while mitigating the financial risks posed by other tuition assistance or education benefits programs to you as an independent operator or franchise owner.
The advantages:
- Monthly flat fee
- Subscription rates tailored to your business
- Equitable access to college education for team members
- Helps cover associated costs to earn an associates, bachelor's and/or MBA degrees
- No student loans or up-front investment required
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1. Schedule a Free Information Session
Learn how our employer-sponsored education benefits can support your recruitment, retention and talent development initiatives. Also get information about our subscription-based pricing structure and its benefits to your franchise, employees and local community. CLICK HERE to schedule your 1:1 information session now!
2. Sign Up
Start a subscription that is tailored to your business including term length and investment level. You'll also gain access to our proprietary customer portal with real-time updates on team member interest, enrollment numbers, student progress and more.
3. Launch!
Set up a launch meeting to announce the new benefits to your team members. This includes a tailored roll-out plan with provided marketing and communication resources for your team members to learn more.
Education Partner: University of the Cumberlands
Founded in 1888 and located in Williamsburg, Kentucky (approximately 70 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee), the University of the Cumberlands is a nationally recognized institution with a strong focus on online education for working adults.
Today, the University of the Cumberlands:
- Supports more than 22,000 students online
- Offers 75+ accredited online degree programs
- Holds a Top 10 national ranking from Forbes Advisor for its online MBA program
- Is recognized as a College of Distinction for student support and online learning
- Ranks Top 15 nationally for Best Online Colleges by Niche, with strong placements for safety and value for working adults
Education Partner: Point University
Founded in 1937, Point University is an four-year university located in West Point, Georgia. This private, Christian university provides online programs for associates, bachelor's or master's degrees. Point University offers a character core path for students not interested in biblical studies. The online program provides the following:
- Online courses completed in 8-week sessions
- 25 majors across associate, bachelor's and master's degrees
- Achievable graduation timelines — team members can earn a degree in 2- to 4-years depending on the program
Preferred Vendor for 5000 Futures
Ficus Education is the preferred partner for education benefits for 5000 Futures, a Guardian Independent Operators Association (GIOA) initiative. The 5000 Futures initiative aims to change the lives of more than 5,000 individuals by supporting their members with education benefits that empower their teams and positively influence the community. Learn more at 5000Futures.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does the flat-rate education benefits subscription work? What degrees are available? What is the cost to an independent Chick-fil-A operator or a franchise owner?
Visit our Employer FAQ to find answers the answers to these and other commonly asked questions!
