McAlister's Deli

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What to know about McAlister's Deli franchise? McAlister's Deli is a chain of fast-casual restaurants founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi by Dr. Don Newcomb. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups, spuds (baked potatoes), and desserts. McAlister's also offers a variety of McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea. You will operate a McAlister's Deli® restaurant (a "Restaurant"). McAlister's Deli® Restaurants are fast-casual restaurants offering counter service, on-premises dining, and takeout services and featuring a line of deli foods, including hot and cold deli sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, soups, desserts, iced tea, and other food and beverage products. McAlister's Deli is a great place to go for a quick and tasty meal. The sandwiches are all made with fresh ingredients and the soups are hearty and filling. With over 30 years of experience, McAlister's Deli has perfected the art of fast casual dining. When you franchise with them, you'll have access to their tried-and-true methods for success. From marketing support to real estate assistance, they will be there to help you every step of the way. McAlister's Deli is based in Atlanta, GA. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a McAlister's Deli franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a McAlister's Deli franchise? Before starting a McAlister's Deli franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a McAlister's Deli franchise is $393,500 and can go all the way up to $2,187,450. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the McAlister's Deli business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 McAlister's Deli franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a McAlister's Deli business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your McAlister's Deli franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.