Since the Beginning...
of the first store in 1989, McAlister's Deli has been recognized as one of the leaders in the Quick Casual dining industry.
This achievement is based on the commitment of serving fresh quality products with uncompromising service for a moderate price that equals a Casual dining experience.
The McAlister's commitment to uncompromising service has been a key to our brand's success.
McAlister's has over 300 restaurants in 22 states
As "time-starved" consumers search for the perfect balance of time and money, the McAlister's Deli concept provides fresh quality products with uncompromising service that is sure to please the most price conscious consumer.
No Deep Fryers
Franchisees and restaurant operators are amazed at the ease of operations of a McAlister's Deli restaurant, as there are no mixers, deep fryers, or expensive hood or fire suppression systems. Customers and potential employees alike enjoy the grease-free and smoke-free experience of McAlister's Deli.
"Saxton Pierce operated 29 Mazzio's Pizza® restaurants in Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas. We were searching for a second restaurant concept to grow our company. The McAlister's concept offered synergies which complimented our existing operations. The 'fast-casual' dining sector, which McAlister's falls into, is the food service sector we feel has tremendous growth potential. McAlister's local success, restaurant economics and growth potential make the McAlister's concept attractive to us for expansion. Operationally, McAlister's complements what we are doing every day and offers an excellent growth vehicle for our company."
Kelly Saxton, President
Saxton Pierce Restaurant Corporation
Owns 25 McAlister's Deli Restaurants
Brand Growth
From its humble beginning, McAlister's Deli has grown to a chain with just under 300 restaurants in 22 states.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have multi-unit restaurant experience*
- Minimum Liquidity of $500,000
- Minimum Net Worth of $1.8 Million
- Minimum Area Development Agreement of 3 units**
* Experience may come from "operating partner" who is part of company.
** One unit per year for two years, minimum two units per year thereafter
"My wife and I visited a McAlister's Deli and immediately fell in love with the atmosphere, quality of food, menu variety and friendliness of employees. I left the corporate office environment of a Fortune 500 company and become a franchisee. The thrill of building and operating several McAlister's Deli restaurants has been very rewarding, and I plan to continue this wonderful journey. I am especially impressed with the support culture in the McAlister's Corporation corporate office, which they have appropriately named the Support Center."
Jim Gillenwater, Jr., Board Chairman
Heritage Enterprises, Inc.
Owns 6 McAlister's Deli Restaurants
Support
At McAlister's Deli, we provide our franchisees with the systems and resources needed to operate their restaurants. Below are some of the support services available.
Internal Resources
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Development
- Real Estate / Site Selection
- Construction / Store Design
- Opening Support
- Training
- Purchasing / Distribution
- Operation Services
- Information Technology
- Research & Development
- Marketing / Advertising
McAlister's Deli is seeking current Multi-Unit Franchisees who are searching to add to their current portfolio or expanding territories.
