Denny's

Remembering Jerry Richardson, the football star who built Hardee's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The man knew biscuits and burgers as well as he knew the route to the Super Bowl.

Jerry Richardson, football star turned Hardee's biscuit maker, dies at age 86

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2023

A former owner of the Carolina Panthers NFL team, the North Carolina native made his money as a Hardee's franchisee. He would later operate Quincy's, Denny's and El Pollo Loco, among other restaurant brands.

Operations

Denny's embraces new ways of broadening its customer base

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2023

The diner chain is trying a number of initiatives to keep its core business fresh and growing. Meanwhile, its parent is getting ready to expand Keke's.

Workforce

Denny's new CEO airs her priorities

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2023

Included on Kelli Valade's list is a "doubling down" on workers' mental health benefits, as well as getting more units open 24/7.

Marketing

Denny's hires Sherri Landry as CMO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2023

The longtime industry veteran will move over from Chuck E. Cheese's parent company at the end of the month.

Financing

Denny’s works to get more restaurants open 24 hours

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2022

Just more than half of the family-dining chain’s restaurants are open all night and executives are taking steps to get Denny’s back to being a 24-hour diner.

Operations