American Deli is a fast food restaurant chain located in the United States that serves a variety of savory dishes such as subs, gyros, Philly cheesesteaks, and hot wings. The store’s mission is to serve delicious, fresh food, “the kind that keeps you coming back for more”, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant strives to bring people together with good food. The staff spends a considerate amount of time preparing tasty all-time favorite dishes that its customers love.

The restaurant believes that good times deserve great food. As the store’s popularity and reputation slowly and steadily continue to rise, it has proven that it will be a “restaurant staple” that is here to stay. The chain has expanded throughout the Southeast region of the United States through its franchise program.  The franchise has indeed been successful over the years. The service is swift and customers really like the establishment’s food. The restaurant is great for takeout if anyone is craving American fast food. The restaurant provides all-time favorites such as burgers, gyros, and wings. There is something for everyone with a wide variety of choices on the menu.

History

The first American Deli store opened in 1989 in the South DeKalb Mall in Atlanta, Georgia. Customers loved the food. This success led to the second store opening in Columbus, Georgia shortly thereafter. The store became more and more popular. As a result, more and more stores were opened in Atlanta, Georgia. To this day, the establishment’s reputation and popularity continues to increase tremendously. The establishment has been growing slowly but steadily throughout the Southeast and Texas. It has been very successful and continues to thrive. The restaurant chain is owned and operated by American Deli International, Inc.

American Deli International, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Delaware. The company was incorporated on December 17, 2008. The corporation is also registered in Georgia. It was registered in Georgia on January 13, 2011. Its Chief Executive Officer is Chong C. Kim. The Secretary is Eun Young Kim. The Chief Financial Officer is Suk Kim Yon. The corporate office provides its franchisees with new menus upon opening a new store. It also hosts periodic events. The corporate office also provides the marketing promotion and training required to assist its franchisees to become successful.

The chain currently has over 100 locations, mostly located in the Southeast region. There are locations throughout Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Most locations are strategically placed near malls or office complexes. They are built both as freestanding and inline units. The chain also operates smaller kiosks in food courts. The corporate headquarters are located on Northeast Expressway in Atlanta, Georgia. The company operates mainly as a franchise, and relies on its franchises in terms of its growth, expansion, and success.

American Deli International, Inc. provides a great franchising program. The establishment offers a wonderful opportunity for franchisees to own and operate its own deli store. The company actively seeks highly qualified business people to join its system as owners and operators. The establishment consists of a family of over 60 owners/operators that strive to provide good service and satisfy their customers. The establishment is dedicated to utilizing franchising as a predominant way of doing business. The chain attributes its growth and success to its effective franchise system.

Review

The store’s hours of operation are from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The menu consists of a wide selection of American favorites, such as submarine sandwiches, wraps, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, Reuben sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken fingers, gyros, fried rice, and fried fish and shrimp, and salads. The food items come in different varieties. For example, the sub sandwiches have the option of ham or turkey. Customers may order the new gourmet style, vegetable, chicken, beef, or shrimp fried rice. The salads consist of the chef, tuna, fried or grilled chicken, and garden salad.  The chicken wings come in different flavors, for example, teriyaki, lemon pepper, or hot wings.

The Philly cheesesteaks, Reuben sandwiches, burgers and gyros are generally priced between $5 and $6. The salads are between $3 and $6, depending on the size. The fried rice is between $3 and $5 and the shrimp is between $6 and $7. The chicken fingers are between $5 and $6. The sub sandwiches are also priced between $5 and $6. The Philly cheesesteak consists of grilled extra lean steak or chicken, served with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted white American cheese. The New York Style Reuben sandwich consists of corned beef, dark rye bread, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, with Russian dressing.

The chicken wings come in a variety of different flavors and are served as a Family Pack along with celery and bleu cheese. The wings come in different sizes, six pieces, ten pieces, twenty pieces, thirty pieces, fifty pieces, seventy-five pieces, and one hundred pieces. The price range for the chicken wings is $4 to $68, according to the size of the order. Likewise, the fish also comes in two to four pieces and the price range is $5 to $10 depending on the size ordered. The fish is crispy and perfectly seasoned. It is served with tartar sauce and coleslaw. These menu items are also available as combos, where they are served with fries and a drink.

This restaurant is mostly a takeout spot and orders can be placed in person or over the phone. There is hardly a wait time for the takeout. Dining in is also an option for customers but perhaps on a limited basis because of the size of the store and limited seating areas.  The food is heavy, as is the case with most fast food, but it is delicious. The wings are quite popular and are customer favorites. Customers have mentioned that the wings are quite small but the taste makes up for the size. The teriyaki wings are highly recommended.  The restaurants are fairly clean. Overall, this restaurant is a casual spot where customers can enjoy American fast food favorites.