Real Support. Real Degrees. Real Impact.
Our education benefits go beyond what's outlined in your Team Member handbook—they’re designed to open doors to real opportunities and empower you to achieve meaningful academic milestones, like earning a degree. We understand that balancing costs and choosing the right employee development program for both your team and your business is crucial. That's why we’ve tailored our education benefits to make the journey simple for both franchise owners and team members in several ways:
- Affordable, all-inclusive subscription fee covers 100% of college tuition for all team members - no variable costs
- Convenient, flat fee billing solutions
- Marketing and communications support including restaurant signage and digital assets
- Online customer portal to track Team Member participation and monitor your ROI
- Associate, bachelor's and MBA degrees for ONLY the cost of books
- Achievable graduation timelines ranging from 2 to 4 years, depending on program
- 25 majors or areas of study
- Quality education provided by an accredited, private university established in 1937
- Courses all 100% online and designed for the non-traditional, working student
- Self-paced, asynchronous study
- Career center and student services available for no additional cost
Program Structure Designed for Owner/Operators
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 employer.
The advantages:
- Monthly, all-inclusive flat fee — no surprise fees
- Subscription rates tailored to your business
- Equitable access to college education for all team members
- Covers tuition for associates, bachelor's and 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 company, 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.
Our Higher Education Partner
Our education benefits cover 100% of tuition for the online program at Point University. Founded in 1937, Point University is an accredited four-year university located in West Point, Georgia. This private, Christian university provides online education for students to earn associates, bachelor's or master's degrees. Point University offers a character core path for students not interested in biblical studies. The online program, Elevate, provides the following:
- Asynchronous learning — independent study designed for the working, non-traditional student
- 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 Chick-fil-A Operators with education benefits that empower their teams and positively influence the community. Learn more at 5000Futures.org.
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