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.
Corporate Team
Kelly Saxton
Executive Chairman, Owner
Adam Saxton
co-CEO, Owner
Matt Saxton
co-CEO, Owner
Stephen Lee
Chief Operating Officer
Max Jodry
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Heston
Vice President People
Michael Bambach
Chief Information Officer
Adam Dement
Director of Information Technology
Brian Stewart
Director of Training & Development
Amy Dickey
Director of Marketing
Regional Directors
Jordan Butler
East Texas
Joel Oonk
Dallas-Fort Worth
Chris Fahrney
Dallas-Fort Worth
Robert McLeod
Dallas-Fort Worth
Jackie Bell
Oklahoma City
JT Scott
Oklahoma City & Kansas
Rob Maddox
Tulsa
Sean Adams
Dallas-Fort Worth
Michelle Rodriguez
Central Texas