McAlister's Deli is a chain of quick-service restaurants that serves a variety of food items. Its restaurants chalkboard menu includes more than 100 items, such as sandwiches, spuds, salads, soups and sweets. The restaurant chain provides franchising opportunities and sells gift cards of several denominations for birthdays, holidays and retirement parties. McAlister's Deli offers catering services for various formal and informal events. The restaurant chain additionally provides online order placement options. Its restaurants signature dishes include McAlister's Club, Spud Max and McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea. McAlister's Deli is owned and operated by McAlister's Corporation, which is one of the fastest growing, privately owned companies in the United States.