Nearly 50% of new businesses fail within five years. And it’s not because people don’t work hard; it’s because they choose the wrong business to begin with.

If you’re thinking about investing in a franchise, the stakes are high. Pick the wrong brand, and you could lose your savings, your time, and your confidence.

But pick the right one, and you’re stepping into ownership with trusted playbooks, and a real chance at freedom.

This course shows you how to do it the smart way.

You’ll start by getting clear on your why: why you want to be an owner, what kind of lifestyle you want, and what level of involvement makes sense for you. Then you’ll dive into the nuts and bolts: funding and how to evaluate different industries and brands.

You’ll also learn how to read and review a Franchise Disclosure Document,the legal backbone of every franchise. You’ll discover what those numbers actually mean, and how to tell if a brand is built to support its owners or just sell licenses.

Finally, you’ll walk through Discovery Day—what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to know if the brand’s leadership and culture match your vision.

By the end, you won’t just be “interested” in owning a franchise. You’ll be confident, prepared, and ready to choose the right one for you.

Fred Tomlin is the CEO and co-founder of Accelerated Waste Solutions, home of the Junk Shot app. An eight-year U.S. Army veteran, Fred has lived the journey from failure to nationwide success.

Alongside co-founder Sherrod Hunter and franchise development expert Todd Leonard, Fred has helped scale service lines across the country by focusing on recession-resistant, scalable business models.

In this course, they’ll guide you through the same process they used to evaluate, pivot, and grow—so you can choose the right franchise with confidence.