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McAlister's developing 24 new units

November 18, 2013

McAlister's Deli has announced that its Odessa, Texas-based franchisee, Southwest Deli, will develop 24 restaurants in Texas, New Mexico, Idaho and Utah as part of a new multi-unit development agreement.

Southwest Deli currently operates 14 restaurants in Texas and New Mexico. This new agreement will include development in four states, including continued growth in Texas and New Mexico, as well as new territories in Utah and Idaho. It will open restaurants in Abilene, Andrews and San Antonio, Texas, as well as Carlsbad, N.M., in the first quarter of 2014. Southwest Deli will open four additional locations later in 2014.

"This agreement represents our long-term commitment to the McAlister's brand by growing our presence in new and existing markets," said Larry Lee, owner of Southwest Deli. "Our future growth will create approximately 1,200 jobs throughout these local communities and also gives us an opportunity to bring McAlister's great food and genuine hospitality to more locations."

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