McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989) in Oxford, Mississippi, United States
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Number of locations
550+
Area served
United States
Key people
Michael Freeman (president)
Jessica Osborne (VPM)
Aron Teneyck (VPO)
ParentGoTo Foods
Websitewww.mcalistersdeli.com
The original McAlister's Deli in Oxford, Mississippi
McAlister's Deli in Uptown Albuquerque

McAlister's Deli is an American chain of fast casual restaurants founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi, by retired dentist Dr. Don Newcomb.[1] There are currently over 500 locations in 29 states.[2] The menu includes deli sandwiches, "giant spuds" (baked potatoes), soups, salads, and desserts, as well as catering items such as sandwich trays and boxed lunches. The chain is also known for its McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea, which is available by glass or gallon.

McAlister's Deli - together with Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Moe's Southwest Grill, Cinnabon, Jamba,[3] and Auntie Anne's - is part of the Focus Brands portfolio of brands.

  1. ^ "McAlister's was, and remains, a concept whose time has come". Mississippi Business Journal. October 27, 2003. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
  2. ^ "McAlister's Deli: Find Your McAlister's Deli Restaurant Near You". Mcalistersdeli.com. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. ^ beveragedaily.com. "Jamba Juice acquired by Focus Brands for $200m". beveragedaily.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020.