McAlister's Deli
$425,000
$30,500
539
1994
Atlanta,GA
Jim Holthouser
Overview
Create Craveable Connections In Your Community
Blame it on our small-town roots, but we believe great food, a warm smile and a tall glass of sweet tea is the fix for almost anything. McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
539
30
$1,968,124
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$30,500
Veteran's Fee: $20,000
5.0%
Net Sales
2.0%
Net Sales
Why Choose McAlister's Deli?
We've Got Layers of Benefits
Simple Operations: Your restaurant won’t require grills, fryers, or late nights, meaning you can save on resources.
More Ways to Enjoy: With dine-in, takeout, catering, online ordering and a pick-up window, McAlister’s Deli diversifies sales while giving guests the flexibility they crave.
Real Estate & Construction: Experts from our Real Estate and Design & Construction teams are available to support and answer any questions during your site selection process.
Back to School: Join us for training in a classroom and at a high-volume McAlister’s Deli® to get hands-on experience with our menu, operation standards and philosophy of hospitality.
We Have Your Back: A dedicated franchise business consultant provides valuable support as you operate your business while a supply chain team helps you leverage spend management.
Marketing Support: Get ready for growth with national campaigns and assistance from a field marketing manager who will help you create a localized marketing plan.
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$1,400,000 - $2,500,000
$1,000,000
$425,000
Training and Support
Prior to the opening of your McAlister’s Deli®, a minimum of four managers must attend and complete the Management Training Program. This program is approximately 7.5 weeks long and may be conducted online or in person at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA, or other locations authorized by us which may include restaurants operated by our franchisees.
History
Founded in 1989, McAlister’s Deli® is a fast casual restaurant chain known for its sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea™. In addition to dine-in and take-out service, McAlister’s also offers catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, a hot spud bar and more.
Ideal Candidate
We want to make sure that both we and you are confident that you will be a good fit, so we encourage you to talk to existing franchisees and members of our executive team before committing to an agreement. Our sales team will go into greater detail about the specific requirements to franchise. We also may ask you to attend a discovery day or interviews. If we mutually decide to move forward, we will offer you the opportunity to purchase a franchise.
