McAlister's Deli Franchisee, The Saxton Group, Launches Cookies for a Cause Campaign in Support of National Breast Cancer Foundation

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Sep 27, 2018, 10:56 ET

DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saxton Group, McAlister's Deli's largest franchisee, will kick off the next iteration of its Cookies for a Cause campaign October 1^st. Throughout October, The Saxton Group's 80 McAlister's Deli restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska will sell pink sprinkle sugar cookies; 50 cents of each cookie will support National Breast Cancer Foundation.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Saxton Group’s McAlister’s Deli restaurants have paired up with National Breast Cancer Foundation. For every pink sprinkle sugar cookie, you buy 50¢ will support National Breast Cancer Foundation. Please join us throughout the month of October to contribute to an incredible cause.

"We want to bring people together around causes our customers care about. NBCF is great fit because so many families, including my own, have supported women they love during a battle with breast cancer. Now, our company aims to support these women too," said The Saxton Group's co-CEO, Adam Saxton.

Limited edition pink sprinkle cookies will be sold from October 1 through October 31. For a list of The Saxton Group restaurants offering the cookies, visit: http://www.thesaxtongroup.com/locations.

"NBCF is grateful for the partnership this October with The Saxton Group's McAlister's Deli's restaurants for their 'Cookies for a Cause' campaign to support our mission of Helping Women Now," said NBCF Founder & CEO, Janelle Hail. "Their donation will enable us to continue providing help and inspiring hope to women affected by breast cancer across the U.S."

About McAlister's Deli
Founded in 1989, McAlister's Deli^® is a fast casual restaurant chain known for its genuine hospitality, 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 more than 420 restaurants in 28 states. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit www.mcalistersdeli.com.

About The Saxton Group
The Saxton Group is a Dallas based multi-unit restaurant franchisee with a 35-year history of exclusively franchising restaurant leading brands. The company is the largest McAlister's Deli franchisee in the country and is a Restaurant Franchise Monitor Top 100 Franchisee. The Saxton Group is family owned and operated with rich history of multi-unit development. Initially a small operation with a single restaurant, the group has evolved into industry veterans and leaders with over 80 locations in six states. They take pride in operating the McAlister's Deli brand at the very highest level and forming deep relationships within the communities where their restaurants are located. For more information, please visit www.thesaxtongroup.com.

About National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Helping Women Now® by providing early detection, education and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Beyond The Shock®, breast health education, and research programs. For more information, please visit www.nbcf.org.

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