McAlister's Deli Franchise Review
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Franchise Facts
McAlister’s Deli Restaurants are fast casual restaurants offering counter service, on-premises dining and take-out 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.How much does a McAlister's Deli franchise cost?
McAlister's Deli has a franchise fee of up to $35,500, with a total initial investment range of $1,247,725 to $2,442,200.- Initial Franchise Fee: $35,500
- Total Investment: $1,247,725 to $2,442,200
- Working Capital: $25,000 to $53,000
- Royalty Fee: 5.0%
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How much does a McAlister's Deli franchise make?
Franchise profits depend on a number of variables, including local demand for your product, labor costs, commercial lease rates and several other factors. Typically, franchise profits are proportionate to the size of investment. We can help you figure out how much money you can make by reviewing your personal situation. Please unlock this franchise for more information.How many franchise locations do they have?
As of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 524 franchised McAlister's Deli locations in the USA.Are there any McAlister's Deli franchise opportunities near me?
Based on 2025 FDD data, McAlister's Deli has franchise locations in 31 states. The largest region is the South with 343 franchise locations.AL
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Last Reviewed: 2025
Sector: Quick Service Restaurants
Category: Subs, Sandwiches, Soups and Salads
McAlister's Deli Franchise Stats
Total Investment
$1,247,725 - $2,442,200
Franchise Fee
$35,500
Franchise Agreement
Initial Term
20 Years
20 Years
Renewal Term
20 Years
20 Years
Franchisee Outlet Growth
2012
278
278
2024
524
524
Ongoing Fees
Royalty
5.0%
5.0%
Ad Fees
2.0%
2.0%
# of Franchised Outlets
524
Additional Questions
Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 354 hours. This includes 68 hours of classroom training and 286 hours of on-the-job training. In their FDD they outline who’s in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.| Online | 0 |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 286 |
| Classroom | 68 |
| Total | 354 |
Do they offer Territory Rights?
McAlister's Deli offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for important details.Do they provide Veteran or First Responder Discounts?
Yes, unlock to find out the amount of the discount.When did they begin franchising?
They began franchising in 1991. The average Subs, Sandwiches, Soups and Salads franchise began franchising in 2004.Do they offer financing support?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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