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McAlister's Deli signs development agreement to open 10 locations

Deal with Southern Deli Holdings will expand McAlister's presence throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming.

September 23, 2014

McAlister's Deli has signed an agreement with existing franchise group Southern Deli Holdings LLC to open 10 additional locations throughout North and South Carolina, Colorado and Wyoming, with three locations slated to open in late 2014.

The franchise group also recently acquired seven existing locations in St. Louis.

The new development commitments will result in two new restaurants per year over the next five years.

"We are excited about McAlister's accelerated growth and expansion and see tremendous opportunity to further develop the brand throughout all five states," said McAlister's Chief Development Officer Jeff Sturgis in a company press release. "Southern Deli Holdings LLC has a long history with McAlister's and is widely recognized as one of our top franchisees. We are confident the team will sustain a loyal fan base throughout these communities and will continue to grow the brand's footprint across the country."

Southern Deli Holdings currently operates 47 locations in North and South Carolina, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming. The group has a development plan in place for continued growth throughout all five states, and will be operating 50 locations by year-end with the opening of its Charlotte, N.C., Fayetteville, N.C. and Florence, S.C. restaurants.