McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli was founded by Don Newcomb in Mississippi in 1989. Its parent company is Focus Brands. In 2017, the Deli announced it would be closing roughly 400 shops over time. The restaurant chain’s headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, and the sandwich shop is popular, especially in the South. In addition, McAlister’s has northern locations in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Known for its famous Club Wrap, McAlister’s was established by a retired dentist and has 400 locations throughout the US.
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli is a fast-food chain founded in 1976. It announced it would be shutting down all its remaining locations in Indianapolis, Indiana. This meant a closure of two stores, but it had already been closing stores in the area for some time. Since 1976, Joe Tortorice, Jr. has been its CEO and the location of its headquarters has remained the same – Beaumont, Texas. Deli’s first branch opened in Beaumont as well. The company is privately held, and specializes in fast-casual dining, comparable to Panera Bread or McAlister’s.