McAlister's Deli Franchise

Quick/casual restaurant chain

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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 350 franchised units.The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised McAlister??s Deli Restaurant (“Traditional Restaurant”) ranges from $927,900 to $2,094,200. This includes $35,000 to $35,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised McAlister??s Express Restaurant (“Express Restaurant”) is $398,000 to $607,850. This includes $15,000 to $15,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee#72 in Franchise 500 for 2020.#47 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

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

The investment required to open a McAlister's Deli Franchise is between $398,000 - $2,094,200 . There is an initial franchise fee of $15,000 -$35,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the McAlister's Deli name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $398,000 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $15,000 - $35,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    5%
  • Advertising Fee:
    3%
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years +5+5+5

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

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

Training
On-The-Job Training: 206 hours Classroom Training: 45 hours

Support
Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing
Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app

McAlister's Deli Growth History

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

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)

General business experience

Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming



How much does a McAlister's Deli Franchise owner make?

How much money you could make as a McAlister's Deli Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a McAlister's Deli Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

Initial Investment
$15,000 - $2,094,200
Initial Franchise Fee
$15,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee
5%
Advertising Fee
3%
Term of Agreement
10 years +5+5+5
Latest News
Mcalister's Deli Raises Money For Valued Employee
Ridgeland, Miss
2006-12-02
Family Multi-unit Franchise Is A Family Affair

2006-05-08
Mcalister's Deli Awarded For Franchise Management Leadership In Nation's Restaurant News
Ridgeland, Mississippi
2006-03-31
Mcalister's Deli Sees Record-setting Year
Ridgeland
2006-01-04
Huge Menu Featuring Huge Portions
Myrtle Beach
2005-12-16
Roark Capital Group Acquires Mcalister's Deli
Atlanta
2005-08-10 View All
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