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McAlister's Deli Muscles Into Manor’s 290 Strip in Latest Retail Push

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Published on March 06, 2026
McAlister's Deli Muscles Into Manor’s 290 Strip in Latest Retail PushSource: mcalistersdeli

McAlister’s Deli is on its way to Manor, with franchisee Best Choice Restaurants LLC filing paperwork for a new location at 11300 U.S. Highway 290. The spot would drop the sandwich chain right into Manor’s busy Highway 290 retail corridor, which has been stacking up new development in recent years.

What the filing shows

Best Choice Restaurants LLC has filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to develop a McAlister’s at 11300 U.S. Highway 290 in Manor, according to WhatNow. The notice, published March 6, 2026, lists the franchisee and site address but does not offer an opening date or construction timeline, so the exact debut is still up in the air.

Menu highlights

McAlister’s has built its name on hefty deli sandwiches and its signature sweet tea. The menu leans on items such as the Memphian, the Italian and a Cuban-style sandwich, along with the McAlister’s Club, which the chain calls out as a core staple on McAlister’s' website.

Who’s behind the build

Best Choice Restaurants is an affiliate of Sun Holdings, a multi-concept franchise operator that entered a major development agreement with McAlister’s to expand the brand across Texas and other states. In a company announcement, Sun Holdings identified Best Choice as a principal developer for McAlister’s in the region.

Where it would sit and timeline

The planned 11300 U.S. Highway 290 address lands inside Manor’s expanding retail corridor, where national chains and local restaurants are clustering along the highway. A commercial listing for the Manor Crossing development tags McAlister’s as a prospective tenant and highlights heavy traffic counts and national anchors, according to LoopNet. WhatNow also notes nearby eateries the deli would join if the deal moves forward.

The TDLR filing signals the franchisee’s intent to plant a flag in Manor, but local permitting and construction schedules will ultimately decide when the first sandwiches and sweet tea are served.