McAlister's

$MSDCF500 #53
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwiches: Miscellaneous
Locations572
Franchisee Count788
Franchise Fee$35,500
Item 7 Low$910,175
Item 7 Midpoint$1,363,138
Item 7 High$1,816,100
Royalty Fees5% of Net Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open265
ParentGoTo Foods LLC
PE / InvestorRoark Capital Management, LLC
Founded2017
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business9
Began Franchising2017
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives14
LinksWeb
Main Phone(404) 255-3250
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

McAlister's Deli offers franchises for the establishment and operation of restaurants that serve food and beverages under the McAlister's Deli brand, with franchisees required to operate the restaurant through appointed managers and a primary contact while adhering to the company's standards, specifications, and operational systems.

Franchisees are required to use a Learning Management System for training and must license a POS System, with fees ranging from $351 to $1,358 per month depending on the program.

McAlister's Deli offers franchises for the establishment and operation of restaurants that serve food and beverages under the McAlister's Deli brand, with franchisees required to operate the restaurant through appointed managers and a primary contact while adhering to the company's standards, specifications, and operational systems.

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