Chick-fil-A’s Pathway to Debt-Free College for Its Workforce

Hundreds of Chick-fil-A employees are now earning college degrees without taking on student debt, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Chick-fil-A Operators, Point University, and Ficus Education. This initiative is transforming the lives of team members nationwide, providing them with access to tuition-free, accredited online degree programs while they continue to work at their local restaurants.

The program began in 2023 with a single operator’s vision to help employees earn a college degree without financial burden. Since then, it has expanded rapidly, with over 120 Chick-fil-A Operators participating and more than 170 employees graduating debt-free in 2025 alone. These graduates collectively avoided more than $6 million in student loan debt, a significant achievement in a country where the average college graduate faces $30,000 to $38,000 in loans.

The employer-sponsored model, powered by Ficus Education, covers all tuition costs up front, eliminating the need for loans or out-of-pocket payments. Employees can complete their degrees entirely online through Point University, allowing them to balance full-time work and academic advancement. Schedules are flexible and asynchronous, making this opportunity accessible to frontline and hourly team members.

Operators see the program as a powerful tool for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, strengthening their restaurants and communities. Graduates gain valuable credentials that open doors to further advancement-whether that means moving up within Chick-fil-A, pursuing other careers, or even aspiring to own a franchise.

Chick-fil-A also offers additional educational benefits, including scholarships of up to $25,000 through its Remarkable Futures™ program, and tuition discounts at over 100 partner colleges. These efforts reflect Chick-fil-A’s broader commitment to investing in its workforce and supporting the academic and professional dreams of its team members.

As the program continues to grow, it stands as a model for how businesses can address the student debt crisis and empower employees to build brighter, debt-free futures.

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