McAlister's Deli looks to enter Maryland

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McAlister’s Deli wants to bring its sweet tea and fast-casual dining to Maryland with up to 20 new locations starting next year. The Atlanta-based company wants to partner with two or three experienced franchisee groups to open five to eight restaurants each, said Jess Sturgis, McAlister’s vice president of franchise development. Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are among the areas being considered for locations. The initial license fee is $30,000, and a…