McAlister's celebrates 15 years in Charlotte with freebies

McAlister’s Deli, a regional chain which opened its first Charlotte location in 1999 and now has 17 stores in the area, is celebrating this week with the following freebies and fundraising at the Arboretum, Olde Towne, Lake Norman, Monroe, Mooresville, Ballantyne, Rea Road, Park Road, UNCC, Concord, Matthews, Whitehall, Carolina Place, Baxter and Rock Hill locations (see the Facebook page for details):

Monday (Sept. 22): A free cookie

Tuesday: 15 percent of all proceeds will go to Autism Speaks, Greater Charlotte Chapter, in honor of National Autism Awareness Month

Wednesday: Kids eat free all day, and there's a VIP Night at the Arboretum location (8046 Providence Road)

Thursday: Free tea

Friday: All Charlotte-area city service employees get $3 off their purchase (you must show ID) on this Service Appreciation Day