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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
- 120+ programs
- 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
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!
