McAlister's Deli is a chain of fast casual restaurants founed in 1989 in Oxford, Mississippi by retired dentist Dr. Don Newcomb. They currently have over 200 locations in 18 states, mostly in the southeastern United States. Their menu includes deli sandwiches, "Texas-size" spuds (baked potatoes), soups, salads, and desserts, as well as catering items such as sandwich trays and boxed lunches . They are also famous for their sweet tea, which is available by the glass or by the gallon.