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 Franchise Fee. The franchise fee is just one component of the total costs to start a franchise operation. Pizza Hut's franchise fee is $25,000 for each restaurant, and must be paid when the franchisee signs the franchise agreement, or some other time before the restaurant opens.ervice and Other Fees. The new franchise requires working capital and funds for advertising, miscellaneous costs and development fees paid to Pizza Hut. The franchise agreement estimates a requirement of approximately $20,000 to $60,000 for these items, which is paid as incurred.