McAlister’s Deli Launches Cookies for a Cause Campaign for Autism

The Saxton Group, McAlister’s Deli’s largest franchisee, will kick off the next iteration of its Cookies for a Cause campaign April 1st. Throughout April, The Saxton Group’s 77 McAlister’s Deli restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa will sell blue sprinkle sugar cookies, with 50 cents of each cookie sold being directly donated to Autism Speaks. 

“Part of being a good neighbor means valuing the things that touch the lives of your customers. We’ve heard from many about the great work Autism Speaks does for families impacted by autism. We’re raising awareness and funds with our delicious cookies and hope this partnership can help enhance the lives of those across the spectrum living in our communities,” said The Saxton Group’s co-CEO, Adam Saxton.

“The Cookies for a Cause campaign helps increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. and the donations enable Autism Speaks to continue providing valuable resources for every stage of life,” said Autism Speaks’ Vice President of Corporate Development Peter Morton. “We thank McAlister’s Deli, The Saxton Group and their customers for their generous support and commitment.”