ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwired - Apr 4, 2016) - Today, McAlister's Deli®, a leading fast casual chain known for its Famous Sweet Tea, announced the introduction of the West Coast Bánh Mì -- a sandwich inspired by Vietnamese cultures in America. The new West Coast Bánh Mì is packed with just the right combination of fresh and fiery flavors, making for a must-try sandwich for those looking for a flavorful twist on tradition, served the McAlister's way.

"In planning our new offerings, we knew we wanted to continue innovating our menu options, while delivering on our promise to provide a variety of American regional foods and flavors to satisfy any exploratory palate," said Carin Stutz, President, McAlister's Deli. "We developed the West Coast Bánh Mì with that in mind - a sandwich that offers complex, unique and craveable ingredients, packed with flavors, textures and spices reminiscent of those prevalent on the West Coast."

The West Coast Bánh Mì pairs perfectly with McAlister's Green Tea or Mango Green Tea -- the newest additions to McAlister's fan favorite tea offerings -- and is made with tender pulled pork, jalapeños, pickled vegetables, fresh sprigs of cilantro and sriracha mayo, dressed with fresh blended greens and crisp cucumbers seasoned and marinated in McAlister's Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette on a toasted baguette.

The West Coast Bánh Mì is available now at all McAlister's Deli® locations through June 28, pricing may vary by location.

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About McAlister's
Founded in 1989, McAlister's Deli® is a fast casual restaurant chain known for its sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea™. In addition to dine-in and take-out service, McAlister's also offers catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, a hot spud bar and more. With numerous industry accolades, the McAlister's brand has 337 restaurants in 24 states. The company is headquartered in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.mcalistersdeli.com.

About FOCUS Brands Inc.
Atlanta-based FOCUS Brands Inc., through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 5,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 60 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel^®, Cinnabon^®, Schlotzsky's^®, Moe's Southwest Grill^®, Auntie Anne's^® and McAlister's Deli^®, as well as Seattle's Best Coffee^® on certain military bases and in certain international markets. Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.