Founded in 1989, McAlister s Deli operates as a quick-casual restaurant chain. Located in Indianapolis Ind., the restaurant specializes in offering sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister s Famous Sweet Tea. Additionally, it offers casual catering, with a selection of deli/sandwich trays, vegetable, cheese/fruit trays, breakfast trays, box lunches and desserts. McAlister s Deli operates more than 295 restaurants in over 20 states in the United States. Parents Magazine has named McAlister s Deli as one of the Best 10 restaurants for families in 2009.