The fast-growing way entrepreneurs are chasing the American dream

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, it is fitting that one of our country’s greatest inventions is having a moment.

Franchising, with roots in the nation’s founding and Benjamin Franklin’s printing press, is everywhere this summer.

Pizza Hut has tapped into the desire for nostalgia with its retro dining rooms, complete with iconic red plastic cups and stained-glass lampshades. […] ...