At a Glance
About McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli is a franchise opportunity in the restaurant and food service sector. The quick-service and casual dining category remains one of the more active corners of franchising, and McAlister's Deli competes within it with a defined operating model.
Opening a McAlister's Deli franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $910,175–$1,816,100. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,500, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
McAlister's Deli includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
You can access McAlister's Deli's current FDD through Franchat and weigh it against similar food service brands in the directory.
Financial Performance (Item 19)
McAlister's Deli reports average, median, high, low, and quartile Net Sales figures for 477 eligible Traditional Franchise restaurants for Fiscal Year 2025 (ended Dec 28, 2025). System-wide average Net Sales were $1,868,101, with a median of $1,764,584, ranging from $585,403 to $4,932,405; only 44% of restaurants met or exceeded the average. These figures exclude costs of sales and operating expenses, so they do not represent profit.
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McAlister's Deli FDD
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