Free lunch for a year is on the line in Athens, and all it costs is a spot near the front of the queue.
McAlister's Deli is set to debut a new Athens location at 1515 Congress Parkway, with a grand-opening celebration scheduled for Monday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. The first 100 people in line are being promised free club sandwiches for a year as part of the kickoff, and organizers are inviting locals to meet the team and check out the menu. The announcement appeared on the city’s social channels this week.
City Post Lays Out Time, Location and Big Giveaway
According to the City of Athens, McAlister's will open at 1515 Congress Parkway with a 10:30 a.m. start and an invitation to the public to “check out the menu, meet the team and celebrate.” The post also highlights the opening-day hook: the first 100 guests will receive free club sandwiches for a year.
Hiring Push Hints at Busy New Retail Hub
Job listings show McAlister's is hiring locally, suggesting staffing and training are underway ahead of the opening; a recent Breakroom job posting lists an assistant manager role for McAlister's in Athens, TN. A commercial property listing also places a new retail center on Congress Parkway that names McAlister's among prospective tenants, indicating the deli will join other incoming chain retailers in the area.
About McAlister's
McAlister's Deli is a fast-casual sandwich chain known for its clubs, baked potatoes and sweet tea, and has been expanding across the Southeast in recent years, according to McAlister's Deli. The brand supports dine-in, carryout and catering services and operates a rewards app that many new locations use.
What to Expect on Opening Day
If you are eyeing those yearlong free clubs, plan for a crowd: the promotion is capped at the first 100 people in line, per the City of Athens. For the latest details on parking, hours and menu offerings on opening day, watch updates from the City of Athens and McAlister's official channels as March 30 approaches.
