Denny's

Denny's names Kelli Valade CEO and president

By Joe Guszkowski on May 03, 2022

The former Red Lobster leader will take over for CEO John Miller and President Mark Wolfinger, who are both retiring. Denny's also announced plans to acquire Keke's Breakfast Cafe for $82.5 million.

Operations

Denny’s fortunes hinge on two numbers: 24/7

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 16, 2022

Half of the chain’s restaurants have returned to around-the-clock service, and those stores are performing well. But it’s unclear when the rest will get there.

Financing

Denny's is upgrading its kitchens chainwide

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2021

New ovens and other equipment will improve efficiency and food and allow the diner chain to do more at dinner.

Financing

Family dining looks for transformation after 2020’s struggles

By Peter Romeo on May 27, 2021

The sector’s biggest players indulged in considerable reinvention attempts as they felt the loss of breakfast and particular challenges at off-premise.

Premium

Workforce

Late-night labor challenges slow Denny's rebound

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2021

Two-thirds of the chain's restaurants can't find enough workers to stay open all night, hurting its sales recovery in the process.

Financing

A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Financing

Denny's anti-COVID medicine: Resuming 24-hour service

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

The family chain is providing incentives for franchisees to extend their hours.

Technology

Curbside service shifts into the fast lane

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2020

Delivery was supposed to be the big gainer of the pandemic. But operators have discovered that an old service coupled with new technology is what they’re seeing as a greater sales opportunity.

Operations