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.
1 Franchise Direct provides a detailed description of the cost and fees involved in a My Gym franchise. 2  Insurance costs for a mobile franchisee fee ranged from $1,750 to $2,500. 3  The insurance costs for a fixed center ranged from $2,000 to $5,000.