McAlister's Deli

Focus Brands · EST. 1989 · Alpharetta, Georgia

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US UNITS1,197+2.2% YOY
GLOBAL UNITS1,197
AUV (US)$686K
INVESTMENT RANGE$245K–$539K
FRANCHISED %90%

01The Read

Sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, and famous sweet tea

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

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02Our Coverage

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