American Deli
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Sandwiches: Miscellaneous
Own an American Deli Franchise
Serve bold flavors and fresh favorites in your community.
Average Unit Revenue$2.10Mfrom the brand’s own disclosures
Total units200from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Founded in 1989 as a small family-owned business in Atlanta, American Deli has grown into a fast-casual legacy brand with over 200 locations across ten states. The menu features a diverse lineup of made-to-order favorites, including lemon pepper wet wings, Philly cheesesteaks, shrimp fried rice, gyros, and combo meals. Every dish is made fresh to order and highlighted by slow-cooked, handmade sauces prepared in small batches.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
American Deli brings 35 years of guest demand and a cult-like following to a strategic business model rooted in simplicity, efficiency, and repeat customers. Franchisees benefit from strong average unit sales, with top quartile stores averaging $2.10M in annual gross sales. Nationwide multi-unit territory opportunities are available for scalable growth, and franchisees enjoy a 46 percentage point higher five-year survival rate compared to independent startups.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Unit Revenue
$2.10M
Data is based on average gross sales of the top quartile (51) of 203 franchised American Deli restaurants that were owned and operated by franchisees in 2025 and were opened for the entire twelve months in 2025. Of these 51 restaurants, 18 (35%) had higher average gross sales during the reported period. Gross sales do not reflect net income or profit and do not take into account any costs or expenses. See Item 19 of American Deli’s Franchise Disclosure Document, dated April 1, 2026, for additional information.
- Total investment
- $503,400–$965,000
- Franchise fee
- $10,000
- Cash Required
- $150,000
- Net worth
- $600,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
American Deli provides industry-leading support through a structured, three-phase onboarding process. During the CONNECT phase, you map your territory and build your business timeline. The PLAN phase gives you all the guidance needed to open your restaurant. Finally, the LAUNCH phase ensures you are fully prepared to open for business and serve your community.
Ideal candidate
American Deli seeks driven operators with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to their community. Ideal candidates put people first, see value in systems and structure, and prioritize growth over just management. This is an active business opportunity for those looking for hands-on involvement, not a passive investment or a slow-growth side hustle.