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The real numbers on owning a McAlister's Deli franchise
Quick Service Restaurant - Deli · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$910,175–$1,816,100
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
572
Closure signals
5 ceased, 9 terminated
Lawsuits
4
What their own earnings claim actually says
Net sales by quartile for 477 traditional franchises FY2025. Top quartile averaged $2.75M; 44% of franchises met/exceeded system average of $1.87M. Excludes non-traditional locations, express formats, affiliate-owned.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Minimal recent failures. 10 closures in FY2025; 9 terminations FY2025; system growth modest but positive.
Legal history (Item 3)
4 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $910,175–$1,816,100, including a $35,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do McAlister's Deli franchise owners make?
Net sales by quartile for 477 traditional franchises FY2025. Top quartile averaged $2.75M; 44% of franchises met/exceeded system average of $1.87M. Excludes non-traditional locations, express formats, affiliate-owned. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the McAlister's Deli franchise failure rate?
Minimal recent failures. 10 closures in FY2025; 9 terminations FY2025; system growth modest but positive.
Is a McAlister's Deli franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. McAlister's Deli scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35790-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with McAlister's Deli or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.