McAlister's Deli coming to Brownwood
 

From the online news:

McAlister’s Deli, famous for its sandwiches and sweet tea, is set open in mid-November at Brownwood Paddock Square.

McAlister’s Deli franchisees Bryce and Stacey Kelly of Newberry-based Abundant Endeavors Inc. officially signed their first lease for a Central Florida McAlister’s Deli location.

I guess this doesn't effect the new TooJays that is going in in Brownwood.

John

So no non compete clause there?

Great

McAlister's Deli coming to Brownwood
 

Does this also imply that only corned beef, whiskey and potatoes will be served at McAlisters ?

That is out of the norm,,, If Too-Jay's is going to Brownwood, then there should be a no-compete clause. I know I just read another post here where a store was not allowed in Brownwood due to No-Compete, or that was misinformation.

Anyway here is a menu from Mcalister's. Looks good.

Hot Sandwiches | Menu | McAlister's Deli

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McAlister Deli is more competition for Panera Bread than Too-Jays. There was five of these Deli resturants where I came from. They are VERY good. Quit getting all worked up about the compete ideas and just enjoy it when they arrive in November.

I don't think anybody's worked up over the non-compete aspect. It was just interesting to note what constitutes compete vs non compete. At least to me. But Bonanza explained that the two delis are quite different.

Never heard of them. What part of the country are they most well-known in?

Probably many places you never heard of.................
McAlister's Deli

Which online news and does it say where in brownwood?

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Central Florida's first McAlister's Deli will open in mid-November in The Villages.






Guess this will answer your questions..

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McAlister’s Deli fans, rejoice! The popular restaurant concept famous for its sandwiches and sweet tea is set open its first Central Florida location this fall.

McAlister’s Deli franchisees Bryce and Stacey Kelly of Newberry, Fla.-based Abundant Endeavors Inc. told Orlando Business Journal they officially signed their first lease in the Brownwood Town Center in The Villages, and the first McAlister’s Deli is expected to open in mid-November.

This is the first of five eateries set for the Orlando market.


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I guess they don't consider Ocala to be Central Florida. I have eaten at McAlisters off SR200 near Cracker Barrel in Ocala.

Had one back in my home town. I suggest you ask to sample the sweet tea before ordering one. Way too sweet for me. Their spuds are great...sandwiches good. I love their potato salad.

del·i·ca·tes·sen

noun
a store selling cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of salads, as well as a selection of unusual or foreign prepared foods.


del-i
noun
a restaurant concept famous for its sandwiches and sweet tea


"Those were the days"

I think this is a great (not same-ol, same-ol) addition to Brownwood. It will be nice to see Brownwood as it fills out!!

The menu looks really good !!!

It was my understanding that Subway had the no compete clause in their contract and that is why Jersey Mike's could not get into Brownwood. I don't think it was a Villages thing.

But won't there be a shorter wait if there are more places to choose from?
McAlister's is a great place to eat. :icon_hungry:

McAlisters is a great American success story. They started out in an old gas station in Oxford, MS......HOTTY TODDY...... and now have over 300 restaurants.

Gourmet Club website
 

I read it on The Gourmet Club's Facebook page recently. Very interesting. Their full website suggests a November opening on Kiessel St.

There are 320 McAlister's. Wow! I've been in the one in Ocala. This is great but Too Jays WILL suffer.

Skip

Another way to look at this is that Too Jay's will further improve with perhaps reducing price on some items yet keep similar quality. During the snow bird season the place gets too crowded so more seats available all round. Will the new deli be like Carnegie Deli in NYC or am I asking too much?

Square 1 wanted to go on the square but couldn't because 5 Guys was there. Don't know if it's a non compete or a Villages decision.

Glad to see different places opening up. Choice is a good thing.

No matter what come January there will be more seats for our food intake

I thought the no compete thing was with Pinellas Plaza, not the squares.

They started in Mississippi, but they are all over the south and Midwest now.

If you read the original post on Jersey Mike's they wanted a SMALLER space then was being leased and were told no because they weren't leasing smaller spaces at this time

Maybe its that way in Ocala?

Do you mean you are actually supposed to read the complete post?:evil6:

Thanks for posting the link to the menu. There are certainly a number of items that we would enjoy there.

Speaking of the Carnegie Deli and prices, those of you who have never had the pleasure of dining in one might enjoy taking a look at the menu. Yes, the sandwiches are piled high and taste great - and for $18 before taxes you could get yourself a lovely corned beef or hot pastrami! Carnegie Deli - New York City Menu

LOVE McAlister's!!!! Food is really good. The brownies and chocolate chip cookies, however, are FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! :bowdown: :pepper2:

I believe you would find that a non-compete clause would be one of the negotiated points in a commercial lease. It may or may not be there, depending on the priorities of the party doing the negotiation.

ExplIn
 

Please explaine what this comment means.notice it at the beginning of the forum discussion.
Thank you

Yes I agree,,, Looks really good,,, Hope they look like the menu. Like watching fast food commercials,,, you go there and food looks like something different. Nothing like a big Corned Beef Sandwich.. The New Yorker looks to be the bomb. Hope it is not a dud. :spoken:

What comment are you referring to, Ruthomnorma? I'm sure someone can explain.