American Deli
$AMDLF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwiches: Miscellaneous
Locations—
Franchisee Count191
Franchise Fee$10,000
Item 7 Low$295,500
Item 7 Midpoint$423,250
Item 7 High$551,000
Royalty Fees2% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open—
ParentAmerican Deli International, Inc.
Founded—
Completeness28/34 (82%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone404-254-3444
FDD IssuedApril 1, 2021
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
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Franchisees must use an electronic point of sale (POS) system and monitoring software from approved suppliers. Required technology includes a back-office PC with Internet access and specific software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
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