6/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

2 /10
Higher than 88% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
You will operate a McAlister’s Deli restaurant (a "Restaurant"). McAlister’s Deli Restaurants are fast casual restaurants offering counter service, on-premises dining and take-out services and featuring a line of deli foods, including hot and cold deli sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, soups, desserts, iced tea and other food and beverage products.
Company Background
Mcalister's Deli(R) is a fast casual restaurant with counter service, on-premises dining and take-out services that offers deli foods including hot and cold sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, soups, desserts etc. The company operates in the United States of America.
Franchise Opportunity
It can be hard to find a good, healthy meal that doesn't take too long to prepare. Between work, errands, and taking care of your family, it's hard to fit in time for a healthy home cooked meal. McAlister's Deli is the perfect solution. We offer a wide variety of delicious, healthy options that are both fast and affordable. With locations all across the country, we're always close by when you need us.
Corporate Structure
McAlister’s Corporation is a Mississippi corporation incorporated on March 26, 1999 under the name “Restaurant Acquisition Company”. They changed their name to McAlister’s Corporation on April 2, 1999. Their principal business address is 200 Glenridge Point Parkway, Suite 200, Atlanta , Georgia 30342
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised McAlister’s Deli Restaurant (“Traditional Restaurant”) ranges from $579,000 to $1,475,500. This includes $35,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised McAlister’s Express Restaurant (“Express Restaurant”) is $183,000 to $397,000. This includes $15,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.

Earnings Transparency

10 /10
This Franchise discloses far more about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry.

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Industry

$1,475,035 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$1,475,035
$112,269
Industry Low
$2,500,000
Industry High

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Distribution of McAlister's Deli Franchisees

McAlister's Deli Franchise System Development in 2022

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own McAlister's Deli business?
Franchisees typically require at least $1,044,975 to $2,442,200 investment to get their McAlister's Deli business started
What are the initial franchise fees for McAlister's Deli?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $35,851 in fees directly to McAlister's Deli in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a McAlister's Deli franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical McAlister's Deli business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual McAlister's Deli unit is approximately $1,475,035. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a McAlister's Deli unit? What is my contractual commitment?
McAlister's Deli franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 20 year contract initially. The renewal length is 20 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

2 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $238,200 to $1,927,500 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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