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Top 100: Restaurants - McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli takes the number 9 spot on our Top 100: Restaurants - Movers & Shakers.

March 6, 2015

McAlister's Deli takes the number 9 spot on our Top 100: Restaurants - Movers & Shakers.

Since it was founded in 1989, McAlister’s has been an industry leader, putting its innovative spin on everything from sandwiches, spuds and soups to salads, desserts and sweet tea. Today is no exception, which is why it’s a perennial presence in the Fast Casual Top 100.

The brand, under the direction of CEO Frank Paci, is always on the cusp of consumer demand. For example, it recently launched a light menu, featuring more than 200 options under 600 calories. The brand, which has corporate offices in both Alpharetta, Ga., and Ridgeland, Miss., now has more than 320 restaurants in 24 states with more on the way.

It recently developed a partnership with Balboa Capital, marking its 10th franchise financing partnership in the last year to help existing and new franchisees grow and improve their businesses.