McAlister's Deli names Joe Guith brand president

April 5, 2018

McAlister's Deli has named Joe Guith brand president, according to a press release.    Guith joined Focus Brands, parent company to McAlister's Deli, in 201…

McAlister's Deli heading to Wylie, Texas

December 14, 2017

McAlister’s is opening next year in Wylie, Texas, thanks to a deal with the Dallas-based franchisee, The Saxton Group. The Wylie restaurant, which is inside…

Blaze Pizza, McAlister's, Beefsteak chefs chat about menu innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

There is no single path to successful menu development, but a successful menu is always a collaborative effort.

McAlister's Deli opens 1st Iowa unit

October 17, 2017

McAlister's Deli has opened its first restaurant in Iowa, continuing its expansion into the upper Midwest. With the opening in West Des Moines, McAlister's now…

McAlister's, Moe's, Schlotzsky's VP: 'How fast casuals can win in college markets'

he college market demographic is a prime testing ground to perfect what consumers need and want

McAlister's opens 13th Virginia location

July 20, 2017

McAlister's has opened its first Northern Virginia location in seven years in Fairfax, bringing the concept's total to 13 in the state, according to a press…

Cole named Focus Brands president and COO; Damico named Naf Naf CEO

June 20, 2017

Six-chain operator, Focus Brands, has created a new leadership position — president and COO for North America — and named its current global channels group…

Moe's, Schlotzsky's, McAlister's Deli report strong franchise growth

June 5, 2017

Franchising is working well for three Focus Brands concepts. The Atlanta-based company reported Friday that Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and McAlister's…

Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli report solid 2015 franchise sales

March 9, 2016

Schlotzsky's finished 2015 with nearly $320 million in system-wide sales, and also exhibited an increase in same-store sales, while Moe's and McAlister's also…

Video: McAlister's CEO on getting franchisee buy-in with new initiatives

Carin Stutz, president of McAlister’s Deli, and Ricardo Belmar, of Hughes, discuss business strategy at the 2015 Fast Casual Executive Summit.

BBQ arrives at McAlister’s Deli

August 12, 2015

McAlister’s Deli is now offering several limited-time BBQ menu options, including BBQ nachos, sandwiches, spuds and salads available through Sept. 29.

South Florida gaining McAlister's

June 2, 2015

McAlister’s Deli has signed a 10-unit development agreement for counties in southern Florida.

McAlister's developing Georgia, Florida

May 18, 2015

McAlister's Deli has signed three development agreements with new and existing franchisees to open restaurants in Southern Georgia and North, Central and…

McAlister's embraces spring with new salads

April 21, 2015

McAlister’s celebrates spring with LTO.

McAlister's Deli targeting Phoenix for franchise growth

March 24, 2015

McAlister's Deli announced today it is targeting Phoenix for franchise growth.

McAlister's Deli Introduces new line of pasta entrees nationwide

March 19, 2015

McAlister's Deli announced today it has introduced a new line of pasta entrees at participating restaurants nationwide.

Stutz ready to gear up growth for McAlister's

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

McAlister's Deli plans to add 30 new locations in 2015, and Carin Stutz, its new president, would like to step up the pace even more.

McAlister's closes out 2014 with 19 new units

January 22, 2015

In 2014, McAlister's also signed 12 development agreements representing 77 future locations, and should see 30 units open this year.

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

McAlister's Deli lightens up with 'Lite Choose Two' menu

January 5, 2015

McAlister's Deli has announced its "Lite Choose Two" menu, pairing existing menu items into more than 250 combinations that add up to fewer than 600 calories.