Atlanta — GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky’s®, has announced that legacy brand McAlister’s Deli has officially crossed the $1 billion systemwide sales milestone.
McAlister’s Deli is the first of GoTo Foods’ concepts to reach $1 billion in systemwide sales. Founded in 1989 in Oxford, Miss., McAlister’s Deli began as a regional brand but has since expanded to 29 states across the United States. After unlocking untapped revenue streams such as digital ordering, pickup windows, tableside service, to-go and catering innovation, McAlister’s Deli reported an average unit volume of over $1.9 million for its traditional locations, contributing to the achievement of the $1 billion milestone.
“We are grateful to our loyal guests, our franchisees and restaurant team members who deliver our brand promise each and every day,” says Mike Freeman, McAlister’s Deli chief brand officer. “Every decision we make — from brand development, menu innovation and digital enhancements — is made with our guests and franchisees top of mind. Prioritizing this business model has been imperative to our success and continued growth.”
McAlister’s Deli continues to enter new markets, grow in existing markets and add new franchisees to its system. Notable to McAlister’s Deli restaurant growth is multi-unit expansion. Recently, Steve and Dani Wegman signed a 10-unit agreement to open the brand’s first locations in Minnesota.
Atlanta-based GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of December 31, 2023, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 6,700 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes and bakeries in all 50 states and over 60 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.gotofoods.com.
Founded in 1989, McAlister’s Deli® is a fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 539 restaurants in 29 states. The company is headquartered in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.mcalistersdeli.com.
SOURCE: McAlister’s Deli®