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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.

Source: WI & MN state filings · Updated July 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
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 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)560572+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.

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