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McAlister's signs deals with four franchise groups

June 12, 2013

McAlister's Deli announced it has signed agreements with four franchise groups to develop 21 new restaurants in seven states.

"The first half of 2013 has been off to a very successful start, and as part of our expansion plans, we are excited to bring McAlister's hospitality to more markets around the country," said Frank Paci, McAlister's Deli president and CEO. "McAlister's has a loyal fan base, and we are experiencing strong same-store sales growth, which is driving interest in additional development."

McAlister's was recently named among the top brands in the annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers.

The 21 new restaurants will be developed by three new franchise groups and a current McAlister's franchisee:

• LLD Investments Inc. will develop four restaurants in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana, with the first location scheduled to open this fall in Evansville, Ind.
• Five restaurants will be developed in North Orange County, Fla., by Abundant Endeavors Inc.
• WNY Restaurants Inc., will open five restaurants in Buffalo, N.Y.
• Southern Deli Holdings LLC, a current franchisee with 34 locations, will open another seven restaurants throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, with Clemson, S.C., slated for an August opening.

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