Denny's

Financing

Denny's launches a buy one, get one deal after sales slide

Customers who order a Grand Slam breakfast can get a second for $1 for a limited time. The value offer has helped revive traffic at the family-dining chain after it fell sharply to start the year.

Food

Denny's adds an egg surcharge at some locations

The move by the diner chain comes as egg prices continue to skyrocket due to a nationwide shortage caused by avian flu.

Nearly 30 additional locations could shut their doors this year as the diner chain’s comeback efforts hit a snag.

Mayer had been with the casual-dining burger chain for almost two years. A replacement was not named.

Franchisees applaud new management's willingness to resurrect past hits and reinforce traditional strengths as keys to the brand's rejuvenation.

Management informed Wall Street that the weakest one-fifth of the system is dragging down the healthier performers, who'll be encouraged with a grant offer and loan accessibility to enhance the brand's consistency.

Christopher Bode is returning to the company to handle operations as well as the usual duties of a president. Minh Le will be responsible for tech planning and adoption.

Reality Check: The diner chain is pitting its third virtual concept against QSRs there, leveraging the lower wages full-service places are allowed to pay.

Sales fell even though prices increased 5%, so the family-dining chain is bringing back its old $2/$4/$6/$8 tiered menu. Franchisees also closed 15 units last quarter.

The segment and its sub-sectors like the buffets market haven't had an easy time post-pandemic, prompting many members of the old guard to arm themselves with shiny new upstarts as future growth vehicles. But there's still plenty of effort being spent on helping the longtime leaders keep their footing, as this look at the Top 10 shows.

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