That's the largest of the federal retirement funds that run a surplus. That makes the deficit smaller than what's added to the debt. For example, President Bush's stated budget deficits totaled $3.294 trillion. But he added $5.849 trillion to the debt.
The total financial cost of opening a franchise can range between $1.2 million and $2.2 million, depending on location, building size and any updates or upgrades that need to be completed. The initial franchise fee for a Burger King is $50,000, which must be paid prior to the opening date of the location. Once the restaurant opens for business, a monthly royalty fee of 4.5 percent of gross sales is required by the parent company.
At Nerd Force, which has a franchise fee of $12,000 for the first territory and $8,000 for each additional territory, total startup costs range from $25,100 to $54,000 for a territory with an approximate population of 120,000. An increasing number of franchisors offer discounts to veterans, minorities, and women.or example, a Burger King will cost about $2.2 million for a typical restaurant--if you meet the minimum financial requirements of $1.5 million in net worth and $500,000 in liquid assets. Entry cost also will vary based on the size (population) of the territory awarded and the level of services and support.