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The price tag for the “American dream” has reached an all-time high.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/price-of-the-american-dream-5m-6629484/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchising-and-the-american-dream-2730380" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">According to LinkedIn News</a>, which cited a recent Investopedia analysis, the cost of achieving eight of the most common aspirations — such as buying a home, raising two children and sending them to college — now totals more than $5 million. That figure is a sharp increase from last year’s estimate of $4.4 million, driven upward by stubbornly high mortgage rates, rising tuition costs and inflation across nearly every sector of the economy.For many families, those numbers can feel daunting. But one path to covering the rising price of the American dream is through business ownership — particularly&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/1851-growth-club-what-is-franchising-2723989#stories">franchising</a>. Unlike starting a business from scratch, franchising provides a tested model, established brand recognition and a network of support, giving entrepreneurs a clearer roadmap to profitability.Franchising also allows owners to scale at their own pace. A single location may provide additional household income, while multi-unit ownership can generate long-term wealth and security. In industries ranging from food and fitness to senior care and home services, franchise brands are attracting people who want more control over their financial futures. For some, the goal is to replace a salary with business income. For others, it’s about building a legacy that can help pay for college tuition, home ownership or retirement — the very milestones Investopedia calculated into its $5 million price tag.As the cost of living continues to rise, franchising represents more than just an entrepreneurial opportunity. It’s a way to pursue financial independence and take control of the factors that impact a family’s ability to reach their dreams. For aspiring entrepreneurs, franchising may be the most direct route to building the resources necessary to pay the growing price of the American dream.Read the original Investopedia article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/2025-american-dream-costs-more-than-usd5-million-11796727?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchising-and-the-american-dream-2730380" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

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