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McAlister's Deli Franchise

Quick/casual restaurant chain

Founder Don Newcomb's goal when he launched McAlister's Deli in 1989 was to create a 'gourmet deli with Southern charm.'

The restaurants serve more than 90 different menu items, including sandwiches, salads, super-stuffed baked potatoes, appetizers, desserts and kid's meals. Customers make their selections at the counter, receive their appetizers and drinks and then sit wherever they choose, while roving servers bring their food and drink refills.

McAlister's has grown to more than 45 franchised units throughout the South and Midwest.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a McAlister's Deli franchise?

Total Investment: $397,500-$1,500,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000-$30,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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McAlister's Deli News

Mcalister's Deli Announces New Vice President Of Franchise Sales
Lots of people can talk the talk; it's walking the walk that trips most people up. Thankfully, David Boatright is a master of both and has brought his talents to McAlister's Deli as the new vice president of franchise sales. Boatright is no stranger to the franchise world with nearly two ... more

Mcalister's Deli Has Another Record-setting Year
A growing network of successful franchisees combined with the increasing popularity of McAlister's Deli lead the 221-store chain to record-setting numbers in 2006. In fact, McAlister's Deli was ranked #4 in Fast Casual magazine's Top 100 (December 2006), naming it "one of the best li... more

Mcalister's Deli Raises Money For Valued Employee
Scott Beckham, manager of McAlister's Deli in Brandon, Mississippi, along with the staff, the community and McAlister's Deli Corporate, are going above and beyond to help fellow employee, Jason Smith, to get a state-of-the-art prosthetic arm. Smith has been working at McAlister's Deli fo... more

Family Multi-unit Franchise Is A Family Affair
Family business teams in the franchise industry help prove the old adage that two good ideas are always better than one. That continues to be the case for Kelly Saxton and his family. Saxton is the largest franchisee of McAlister's Deli, a quick and casual restaurant chain featuring deli-sty... more

Mcalister's Deli Awarded For Franchise Management Leadership In Nation's Restaurant News
On April 12, Philip Friedman, chairman, president and CEO of McAlister's Deli, will accept Nation's Restaurant News' Leadership in Franchise Management award on behalf of McAlister's Deli. This award honors McAlister's Deli for superior management and leadership in franchise mana... more

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Franchise History

When did the first McAlister's Deli open? 1989
When did McAlister's Deli start franchising? 1994

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	143	0	0	23
2004	121	0	0	23
2003	92	0	0	23
2002	74	0	0	14
2001	61	0	0	12

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	N/A
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): GE Capital, Comerica Bank, Irwin Franchise Finance

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (66% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Full Service Restaurant Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $250K to $500K

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