McAlister's Deli Features "Lite Select 2" Menu Offering - More Than 200 Options Under 600 Calories

US, January 6, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The menu includes a number of delicious, low calorie desserts, sandwiches, salads, soups and spuds, including McAlister's new Tomato Bisque.

McAlister's "Lite Select 2" menu pairs existing menu items for easy and quick, lighter dining decisions. Calorie counts are listed next to each of the pairings, including:

1.     Chef Salad & Broccoli Cheddar Soup (540 calories)
2.     Cheese Spud & Veggie Chili (550 calories)
3.     Orange Cranberry Club & Garden Salad (560 calories)
4.     Justaspud® & Broccoli Cheddar Soup (580)
5.     McAlister's Chef Salad & Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup (350 calories)
6.     Veggie Club & Tomato Bisque (440 calories)
7.     Smokey Pepper Jack Turkey & Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup (460 calories)
8.     McAlister's Club & Veggie Chili (560 calories)
9.     Reuben & Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup (450 calories)
10.     Sweet Chipotle Chicken Griller & Veggie Chili (490 calories)
11.     Savannah Chopped Salad & Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup (330 calories)
12.     Turkey Melt & Tomato Bisque (430 calories)
13.     The New Yorker™ & Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup (430 calories)
14.     Garden Salad & Cheese Spud (580 calories)

"The lower-calorie combinations make it easier for our health-conscious consumers to eat lighter not just during resolution season but all through the year. 

Technomic® recognized McAlister's twice in its Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards —  in 2014, QSR Magazine recognized the brand as one of the "Best Franchise Deals" and named McAlister's to its QSR 50 list, ranking 13th for U.S. average sales per unit in 2013. FastCasual.com also recognized the brand on its "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list of 2014 and Franchise Business Review named McAlister's one of 2014's "Top Franchises" in the Food and Beverage category based on franchisee satisfaction.