Denny's

Denny's hires Brinker CIO Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 13, 2023

Patra will assume the newly created position after spending 15 years at Brinker.

John Dillon is out as president of Denny's

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2023

He "ceased to be an executive officer" as of Tuesday, the company said in a securities filing. But he will serve in a "non-executive" capacity through the remainder of the fiscal year.

Food

Denny's adjusts the playbook for its main business while readying Keke's for expansion

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2023

Both of the company's concepts will focus on their menus, one to stress value, the other to underscore on-site prep.

Leadership

Latest restaurant executive changes: Cava and Denny's get new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for 7-Eleven, Razzoo’s, Golden Chick, Canada’s restaurant association.

Financing

Denny's airs a detailed plan for boosting unit efficiencies

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2023

The tactics range from standardizing units' network platform to cooking bacon in big batches.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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