Our Story
Since 1982, we have developed & operated over 150 restaurants throughout the mid-west.
Our History
The Saxton Group. Founded in 1982 with just two Mazzio’s Pizza restaurants, The Saxton Group put its people at its center and was able to grow those two Mazzio’s locations into 50. In 2004, the Mazzio’s Pizza stores were sold, allowing The Saxton Group to fully focus on one objective: bringing the beloved McAlister’s Deli brand to Texas.
Once The Saxton Group opened its first store in Longview, Texas the path of introducing the McAlister’s brand to Texans didn’t just grow, it took off. Today, The Saxton Group operates 72+ McAlister’s Deli locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Over 30 of those locations are in the DFW metroplex.
Today & Tomorrow
The Saxton Group brings a hospitable and people-focused approach to each of its McAlister’s Deli locations; this outlook has propelled the company to one of the largest and most experienced multi-unit restaurant franchisees in the country.
Our Executive Leadership
Max Jodry
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Bambach
Chief Information Officer
Matt Heston
Vice President People
Our Corporate Team & Regional Directors
Kelly Saxton
Executive Chairman, Owner
Adam Dement
Director of Information Technology
Brian Stewart
Director of Training & Development
Jordan Butler
Regional Director – East Texas
David Jones
Regional Director – East Texas
Joel Oonk
Regional Director – Dallas/Fort Worth
Chris Fahrney
Regional Director – Dallas/Fort Worth
Robert McLeod
Regional Director – Dallas/Fort Worth
Adam Alexander
Regional Director – Oklahoma City
JT Scott
Regional Director – Oklahoma City & Kansas
Rob Maddox
Regional Director – Tulsa
Sean Adams
Regional Director – Dallas/Fort Worth
Michelle Rodriguez
Regional Director – Central Texas