FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
McAlister's Deli FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 McAlister's Deli FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $1,044,975–$2,442,200 to $910,175–$2,575,400, and the system grows from 560 to 572 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $1,044,975 | $910,175 | −$134,800 (−12.9%) |
| High end of range | $2,442,200 | $2,575,400 | +$133,200 (+5.5%) |
| Full range | $1,044,975–$2,442,200 | $910,175–$2,575,400 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $910,175–$2,575,400, versus $1,044,975–$2,442,200 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$134,800 (−12.9%) and the high end moves by +$133,200 (+5.5%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 560 | 572 | +12 (+2.1%) |
McAlister's Deli reports 572 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 560 in the 2025 filing (+12 (+2.1%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
McAlister's Deli included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a McAlister's Deli franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for McAlister's Deli states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $910,175–$2,575,400, against $1,044,975–$2,442,200 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $1,044,975 to $910,175 (−$134,800 (−12.9%)) and the high end moves from $2,442,200 to $2,575,400 (+$133,200 (+5.5%)).
How many locations does McAlister's Deli have?
The 2026 FDD for McAlister's Deli reports 572 outlets in Item 20, against 560 in the 2025 filing — 12 more.
Does McAlister's Deli disclose financial performance in its FDD?
McAlister's Deli included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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