McAlister's Deli
Chattanooga, TN
McAlister's Deli is a fast-casual sandwich and salad franchise known for customizable menu options and strong unit economics in the quick-service restaurant sector.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$1.0M – $2.4M
Franchise Fee
$36K
Total Units
560
5-Year Growth
N/A
FIC Score Breakdown
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About the McAlister's Deli Franchise Opportunity
The McAlister's Deli franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. With over 560 franchise units, McAlister's Deli is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a McAlister's Deli franchisee ranges from $1.0M to $2.4M. The initial franchise fee is $36K. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned McAlister's Deli a FIC Score of 76.4 out of 100, ranking it #372 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (76.0/100), franchisor support quality (76.8/100), and unit economics (76.5/100).
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McAlister's Deli
FIC 76.4 · #372
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