Transforming Lives and Communities for Generations to Come

GIOA's mission to change 5000 lives by supporting Operators with education benefits that empower our Teams and positively influence our communities.

Recruit

84

%

of job seekers consider Employer-Sponsored Higher Education important when considering a new job.

(Source: HR Daily Advisor)

Retain

92

%

of Team Members participating in the program are still working at the restaurant a year later.

Change Lives

200

%

more lifetime earnings for those who graduate with a bachelor's degree over those who do not.

(Source: APLU.org)

Engaged

Operators

400

+

Team Members

Benefitted

1750

+

Store

Locations

500

+

Program

Graduates

72

as of May 2024

CFA Operator Testimony -

Student Testimony from Imani -

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HR Testimony from Consuela -

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Graduate Testimony from Jake -

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How It Works

By partnering with our preferred vendor for Employer-Sponsored Higher Education, Operators can provide their Team Members with a debt-free pathway to a college degree. Operators pay a flat-fee subscription model that allows an unlimited number of Team Members to go to college tuition-free.

5000 Futures ESHE Model

Why Now?

The future won't wait until we are ready.

The leaders of tomorrow are developing today.

Education is the door to opportunity and many Team Members do not have access.

You can give them the key to open the door to their success.

Why ESHE Matters

Who is GIOA?

The Guardian Independent Operator Association is an association by Operators for Operators. We provide our members world-class Health Benefits, Membership Perks, Business Solutions, impactful Initiatives, and the highest level of customer service to glorify God by protecting, promoting, and preserving the role of the Operator in all 50 states for the next 50 years.

Let's Change the Future Together

See how you can be part of our mission to change 5000 lives.