Franchise 500 2023
2024 Franchise 500 Rank
#47 Ranked #48 last year
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Initial investment
$437K - $2.3M
Units as of 2023
529 Increase 12.8% over 3 years

Company Overview

About McAlister's Deli

Industry Food
Related Categories Miscellaneous Sandwiches, Sandwiches
Founded 1989
Parent Company GoTo Foods
Leadership Mike Freeman, Chief Brand Officer
Corporate Address 5620 Glenridge Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30342
Social Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
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More from McAlister's Deli

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.

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.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell a franchise.  We will not offer you a franchise until we have complied with disclosure and registration requirements in your jurisdiction.  Contact McAlister’s Franchisor SPV LLC, located at 5620 Glenridge Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, to request a copy of our FDD.  RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK:  This advertisement is not an offering.  An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York.  Such filing does not constitute approval by the New York Department of Law.  RESIDENTS OF MINNESOTA: MN Franchise Registration Numbers: McAlister’s Franchisor SPV LLC: F-8196.

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1994 (30 years)
# of employees at HQ 78
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

# of Units 529 (as of 2023)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a McAlister's Deli franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$15,500 - $35,500
Initial Investment Information Circle
$436,850 - $2,329,400
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$1,000,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$425,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
$15,500 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
5%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
2%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
20 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing McAlister's Deli has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 36-250 hours
Classroom Training 18-50 hours
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 40
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes

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Updated: December 12th, 2022