Expansion of a program offering tuition-covered, career-aligned online degrees for employees of independent Chick-fil-A Operators and QSR Franchisees across the country was revealed by Ficus Education and the University of the Cumberlands based in ALPHARETTA, Ga., on Jan. 21, 2026. This initiative aims to assist team members in upskilling and advancing in their careers, potentially impacting a substantial number of individuals in the fast-food industry.