DENNY'S Corporation

Denny's Corporation is one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains. The company owns and operates the Denny's brand and the Keke's Breakfast Cafe brand. As of December 25, 2024, the company operated 1,568 restaurants, with 1,493 being franchised/licensed and 75 company-operated. The Denny's brand, known as "America's Diner," or "the local diner" internationally, has served guests for over 70 years. Most locations are open 24/7, offering quality food with an emphasis on everyday value, new products through limited-time offerings, and a welcoming atmosphere. Denny's is best known for its all-day breakfast, including the Grand Slam, introduced in 1977. The menu also features lunch and dinner items such as entrees, burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and desserts. The four dayparts—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night—account for 28%, 36%, 20%, and 16%, respectively, of average daily sales. Weekends are popular, with 38% of an average week's sales occurring from Friday late night through Sunday lunch in 2024. Off-premises sales, including delivery and three virtual brands, represented approximately 20% of total sales in 2024. As of December 25, 2024, the Denny's brand included 1,499 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants globally, with 1,334 in the United States and 165 international locations. Of these, 1,438 (96%) were franchised or licensed, and 61 were company restaurants. The Keke's brand, acquired on July 20, 2022, is a daytime eatery focused on breakfast. It provides fresh, made-to-order food, excellent service, and a clean, comfortable environment.