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.
Your budget will limit your choices. The cost of entry varies greatly, by both the segment you choose and the franchise brand you select within that segment. While costs range from less than $10,000 to upwards of $5 million, the majority of franchises run from about $50,000 or $75,000 to about $200,000 to get started.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.