McAlister's Deli Franchise
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 05:23PM Quick/casual restaurant chain
Founder Don Newcomb's goal when he launched McAlister's Deli in 1989 was to create a 'gourmet deli with Southern charm.'
The restaurants serve more than 90 different menu items, including sandwiches, salads, super-stuffed baked potatoes, appetizers, desserts and kid's meals. Customers make their selections at the counter, receive their appetizers and drinks and then sit wherever they choose, while roving servers bring their food and drink refills.
McAlister's has grown to more than 45 franchised units throughout the South and Midwest.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a McAlister's Deli Franchises?
Total Cost: $417,500-$1,524,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $20,000 USD -$40,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: 3%
Term of Agreement: 10 years +5+5+5
Contact Information for McAlister's Deli
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McAlister's Deli |
Toll Free: (888)855-3354 |
McAlister's Deli In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did McAlister's Deli begin operations? 1989
When did McAlister's Deli begin selling franchises? 1994
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 143 0 0 23 2004 121 0 0 23 2003 92 0 0 23 2002 74 0 0 14 2001 61 0 0 12
Future Expansion
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Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No Yes Accounts Receivable No Yes Payroll No No 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): GE Capital, Comerica Bank, Irwin Franchise Finance
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
Franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (66% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes