McAlister's Deli

At a Glance

Products & Services: Southern-style upscale deli

Number of Locations: 306

Total Investment: $546K - 1.38M

Founded: 1989

Began Franchising: 1994

About McAlister's Deli

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.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	270	0	0	36

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $546,000 - $1,383,500
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $500,000

Operations

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).

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 10 weeks. At franchisee's location: 10 days.

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

Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,