McAlister's Deli

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McAlister's Deli is a chain of fast casual restaurants founded in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi by a retired dentist by the name of Don Newcombe. They currently have over 200 locations in 18 states, mostly in the southeastern United States. Their menu includes deli sandwiches, "Texas-size" spuds (baked potatoes), soups, salads, and desserts, as well as catering items such as sandwich trays and boxed lunches . They are also famous for their sweet tea, which is available by the glass or by the gallon.

The original restaurant was started in a renovated gas station, and many of the elements of that original look are present in most every McAlister's Deli built today, such as a garage door, and nostalgic black-and-white tile.

McAlister's Deli Corporation is a privately held company. Most McAlister's Deli restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchising, ranging from single-location, family-owned operations, to larger, multi-unit groups such as JME, Inc. and SPRC. The main headquarter is located in Ridgeland, MS.