McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli restaurants are fast casual eateries that serve counter-service meals for dine-in, carry-out, and catering. We offer a deli-focused menu that includes hot and cold sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, soups, desserts, iced tea, and other food and beverage items, which may include alcoholic beverages in some locations. Our food is prepared using specified recipes and operating procedures to deliver a consistent guest experience. We serve customers of all ages who want a convenient meal, whether they are stopping in for lunch, picking up dinner, or ordering for a group. Each restaurant operates under our system for food preparation, service, merchandising, supplier selection, and day-to-day operations.
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Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOJames (Jim) E. Holthouser
- Headquarters5620 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30342
- Year founded2017
- Year started franchising2017
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open560 (+55 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,044,975 - $2,442,200
- Franchise fee$35,500
- Royalty5% of Net Sales.
- Brand fundCurrently, 2% of Net Sales.
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-28
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Location data
| Total locations | 560 |
| Franchise locations | 524 |
| Corporate locations | 36 |
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