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.
Today, the Big Mac cost is slightly more than Burger Kingâs signature Whopper burger. Although the prices vary depending on where you are located, the average Big Mac is about $3.99 for the burger and $5.69 for the meal, which comes with medium French fries, and a medium soft drink. You might think that $3.99 is high for a fast food burger, but itâs actually a pretty good deal.