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.
The Whopper: 10 things to know. This past weekend, Burger King announced it is in talks to purchase Canadian chain Tim Hortons for $11 billion. It would give the burger company a major cut in its U.S. tax rate if it creates a holding company in Canada, as planned. 1. The Whopper was introduced by Burger King in 1957 at the chainâs first restaurant in Miami. It originally sold for 37 cents, according to The Sun-Sentinel. Today, though the price depends on the region, most Whoppers cost $3.50.