# McAlister's Deli - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/mcalisters-deli
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


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

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

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1989
- Headquarters: Alpharetta, Georgia
- Segment: sandwich
- Parent company: Focus Brands

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 1093 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 1147 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 1136 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 1157 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 1158 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment min: 245000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 us unit count: 1171 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 royalty rate: 6 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 auv: 686000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 539000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 1197 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 us unit count: 1197 — QSR Pro estimates