MCALISTER'S DELI
McAlister’s Deli is a fast-casual restaurant franchise offering counter service, on-premises dining, and take-out services featuring deli foods such as hot and cold sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, soups, desserts, iced tea, and other beverages. The business model centers on franchising these restaurants to operators who adhere to the brand's standards, with support from the franchisor and affiliates like GoTo Foods for operations, supply chain, and marketing. It targets customers seeking quick, quality meals in a casual dining environment.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% ad fund + $700-$1,800/mo fixed technology/software fees (POS system $351-$1,358/mo, support $125-$250/mo, loyalty app $66/mo, online ordering $141/mo, etc.)
How MCALISTER'S DELI Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MCALISTER'S DELI Current | N/A | $36K | 5.0% | 533 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MCALISTER'S DELI franchisees (2014 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
541 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026 FDD, MCALISTER'S DELI has 533 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.
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