Denny's Corporation, through its subsidiary, Denny's, Inc., owns and operates full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's brand. As of June 24, 2021, it had 1,649 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants worldwide. The company was formerly known as Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. and changed its name to Denny's Corporation in 2002. Denny's Corporation was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 2/7/2025 | $6.00 → $10.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Wedbush |
| 10/25/2024 | $7.00 → $7.50 | Neutral → Buy | Citigroup |
| 7/18/2023 | $12.00 | Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 12/21/2022 | $12.50 → $10.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Wedbush |
| 8/29/2022 | $14.00 | Buy | CL King |
| 8/23/2022 | $10.00 → $12.50 | Neutral → Outperform | Wedbush |
| 6/24/2022 | $19.00 → $10.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Wedbush |
| 4/12/2022 | $15.00 | Neutral | Citigroup |
| 12/2/2021 | $19.00 | Buy | The Benchmark Company |
| 12/2/2021 | $19.00 | Buy | Benchmark |
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SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), today reported results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2025 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The beginning of the year has presented significant challenges for consumers, which is evident in our results. Our teams have remained focused on executing against our strategic initiatives and winning with our guests, despite these macro headwinds. This included staying true to our Denny's flagship, by focusing on compelling value, being st
SPARTANBURG, S.C.,, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's, (NASDAQ:DENN), America's Diner, proudly celebrates the newest recipients of its prestigious Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program, awarding $161,000 in scholarships to outstanding students from across the country who are driving change in their communities. For more than thirteen years, Denny's has been committed to supporting multicultural communities through its Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program. Understanding the critical role of education in fostering personal and community progress, the program rewards deserving students for their written submissions regarding innovative ideas on pressing social topics such
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), will announce financial and operating results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2025, on Monday, May 5, 2025, after the markets close. Senior management will hold a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investor.dennys.com. For any questions, please contact the Company's Investor Re
Spartanburg, SC, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What's better than one Denny's breakfast Slam? Two breakfast Slams! Denny's announced today a deal sure to return the power of the almighty dollar and increase social dining among friends. Available now through May 9 for dine-in only, breakfast lovers and diner fans can buy an Original Grand Slam or All-American Slam and get the second for a friend for just $1*. That's one George Washington, four quarters, or 100 pennies for a craveable, hearty breakfast sure to have diners saying, "In Denny's We Trust." Denny's Buy One Slam Get One for $1 Deal comes at a time when, according to the 2025 Happiness Report, social disconnection is preval
Spartanburg, SC, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's unveils a special menu item with a tech-inspired twist: the limited-edition NVIDIA® Breakfast Bytes. The delicious new breakfast item pays tribute to NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang's remarkable journey from Denny's dishwasher and server to a tech titan. This innovative dish debuted at NVIDIA's GTC Conference in San Jose, Calif., showcasing the connection between a Silicon Valley pioneer and America's Diner. B-roll of the occasion is available here. The new NVIDIA Breakfast Bytes feature four sausage links that guests can wrap in Denny's signature buttermilk silver dollar pancakes and dip in maple syrup – mirroring Huang's
Spartanburg, SC, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting March 5, for a limited time, Denny's Slams® are going B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Guests in search of the perfect blend of flavors can enjoy the new Salted Caramel Banana Waffle Slam®, Salted Caramel Banana Pancake Slam® or Salted Caramel Banana Stuffed French Toast Slam®. Denny's signature Slam dishes come with a variety of delicious breakfast sides from made-to-order eggs, new Applewood smoked bacon, all-pork sausage or crispy hash browns. America's Diner is also introducing NEW Slammin'™ Sodas - a bold, smooth upgrade to your favorite drinks, featuring Dr Pepper®, Coca-Cola® Classic, or Sprite® & Strawberry, all topped with sweet crea
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2024 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are proud of our progress through 2024, culminating in strong performances from both Denny's and Keke's, which outperformed their respective BBI Family Dining indices in the fourth quarter. We have made significant progress in our strategy to enhance the overall health of our flagship brand by accelerating the closure of l
Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Love is on Denny's menu this Valentine's Day! On Friday, February 14, America's Diner invites lovebirds to renew their vows or tie the knot at no cost at the iconic Denny's Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas [450 Fremont Street]. Those who get hitched between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT will experience Denny's wedding package for FREE*, only on Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day package, normally $199, includes a special officiant who may have some couples "shake, rattle and rolling" down the aisle. Other features include music, a custom pancake cake, professional photography, fresh floral decor, matching ‘Bride' and ‘Groom' swag, and much m
Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Big Game is quickly approaching, and Denny's has a big deal! From Wednesday, February 5 to Tuesday, February 11, Denny's guests can score $10 off any $30 order for dine-in or to-go by visiting www.dennys.com/10-off-30*. No matter what team you root for, Denny's has America covered with delicious, craveable food. Fans can use this deal to dine-in before the game with one of Denny's iconic breakfast Slams®, or order take-out for a football watching party. SCORE BIG GAME SHAREABLES FOR YOUR CREW Be the MVP of your watch party crew and serve up Denny's craveable shareables: Boneless Chicken Wings – Delicious all-white meat bone
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), will announce financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2024, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, before the markets open. Senior management will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investor.dennys.com. For any questions, please contact
Several insider transactions have taken place at Denny's Corporation recently, with notable activity on June 18, 2024. Sr. VP, CAO & Corp. Controller Gilmore Jay C purchased $78,118 worth of shares, acquiring 12,000 units at $6.51. This transaction increased Gilmore's direct ownership by 11% to 121,227 units based on SEC Form 4. The purchase by Gilmore stands out as a significant move, demonstrating confidence in the company's future prospects. Insider purchases are generally considered bullish signals, indicating insiders believe the stock is undervalued or that positive developments are on the horizon. Looking at earlier transactions, we see a conversion of options by Miller John C on Ma
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Wedbush upgraded Denny's from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $10.00 from $6.00 previously
Citigroup upgraded Denny's from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $7.50 from $7.00 previously
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Denny's with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $12.00
Wedbush downgraded Denny's from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $10.00 from $12.50 previously
CL King initiated coverage of Denny's with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $14.00
Wedbush upgraded Denny's from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $12.50 from $10.00 previously
Wedbush downgraded Denny's from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $10.00 from $19.00 previously
Citigroup initiated coverage of Denny's with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $15.00
The Benchmark Company initiated coverage of Denny's with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $19.00
Benchmark initiated coverage of Denny's with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $19.00
SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), today reported results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2025 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The beginning of the year has presented significant challenges for consumers, which is evident in our results. Our teams have remained focused on executing against our strategic initiatives and winning with our guests, despite these macro headwinds. This included staying true to our Denny's flagship, by focusing on compelling value, being st
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), will announce financial and operating results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2025, on Monday, May 5, 2025, after the markets close. Senior management will hold a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investor.dennys.com. For any questions, please contact the Company's Investor Re
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2024 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are proud of our progress through 2024, culminating in strong performances from both Denny's and Keke's, which outperformed their respective BBI Family Dining indices in the fourth quarter. We have made significant progress in our strategy to enhance the overall health of our flagship brand by accelerating the closure of l
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), will announce financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2024, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, before the markets open. Senior management will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investor.dennys.com. For any questions, please contact
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's") today reported results for its third quarter ended September 25, 2024 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our third quarter sales results directly reflect ongoing brand investments and dedicated focus on value that resulted in outpacing the category. Denny's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales** outperformed the BBI Family Dining index for the third consecutive quarter driven by the relaunch of our fan favorite $2-$4-$
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's") today reported results for its second quarter ended June 26, 2024 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am very pleased that for the second quarter in a row Denny's outperformed BBI Family Dining same-restaurant sales, and Keke's continued to close the gap in Florida all while navigating a very competitive environment. We are also encouraged to see these trends continuing into July, which is being bolstered by our incremental advertising
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), will announce financial and operating results for its second quarter ended June 26, 2024, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after the markets close. Senior management will hold a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investor.dennys.com. For any questions, please contact the Company's Investor
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's") today reported results for its first quarter ended March 27, 2024 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am very pleased that our first quarter domestic same-restaurant sales and traffic outperformed both the family and casual dining segments, while overcoming the industry's tough operating environment. We were also excited for Keke's to expand outside of Florida and begin testing our new design in the latest Florida openings. I am encouraged
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's"), will announce financial and operating results for its first quarter ended March 27, 2024, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after the markets close. Senior management will hold a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investor.dennys.com. For any questions, please contact the Company's Inv
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. ("Denny's") and Keke's Inc. ("Keke's") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 27, 2023 and provided a business update on the Company's operations. Kelli Valade, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We were pleased to close out 2023 with solid Denny's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales** of 1.3% in the fourth quarter, reflecting sequential improvement throughout the quarter, while also achieving results above the high-end of our previously guided range for the full year. We enter 2024 with growing momentum by foc
Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Big Game is quickly approaching, and Denny's has a big deal! From Wednesday, February 5 to Tuesday, February 11, Denny's guests can score $10 off any $30 order for dine-in or to-go by visiting www.dennys.com/10-off-30*. No matter what team you root for, Denny's has America covered with delicious, craveable food. Fans can use this deal to dine-in before the game with one of Denny's iconic breakfast Slams®, or order take-out for a football watching party. SCORE BIG GAME SHAREABLES FOR YOUR CREW Be the MVP of your watch party crew and serve up Denny's craveable shareables: Boneless Chicken Wings – Delicious all-white meat bone
SPARTANBURG, S.C.,, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ:DENN) today announced two key leadership appointments aimed at advancing the company's technological innovation and operational growth. Minh Le has been named senior vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 23, and Christopher Bode will return as president and chief operating officer, effective September 30. These appointments reflect Denny's ongoing commitment to enhancing its technological infrastructure and operational excellence across the brand. Minh Le, a respected leader in restaurant technology, will serve as senior vice president and chief technology officer for Denny's Corporati
Spartanburg, SC, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Inc. (NASDAQ:DENN) announced today the appointment of two new executive leaders: Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie, Ph.D. joins as executive vice president, chief people officer for Denny's Corporation, effective August 5, and Patty Trevino joins as Denny's senior vice president, chief brand officer, effective August 12. Celebrated human resources, talent manager and culture leader Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie will serve as executive vice president, chief people officer for Denny's Corporation at the enterprise level, leading people initiatives across Denny's and Keke's Breakfast Café. Saygbay-Hallie brings more than 20 years of restaurant
Spartanburg, SC, June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), owner and operator of Denny's Inc. and Keke's Inc., today announced that Mark Vondrasek has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Vondrasek is the chief commercial officer for Hyatt and brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, combined with 10 years at Fidelity Investments and Kemper Financial Services, to the board role. "Mark's wealth of knowledge in the hospitality and financial services sectors makes him an invaluable addition to the Denny's Board of Directors," said Brenda J. Lauderback, chair of Denny's board of directors. "We welcome his strategic insights and leadership as
Spartanburg, SC, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) today announced the appointment of two new agency partners. FINN Partners, the full-service marketing and communications company, was named as public relations and brand communications agency of record, effective August 1, 2023. Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, was named as U.S. media agency of record, effective October 1, 2023. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Denny's, one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world. The brand will partner closely with FINN Partners and Mindshare, elevating the brand and all it has to offer through c
Miller Brings 45 Years of Restaurant Operations and Management Experience Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) ("Papa Johns®") today announced that John Miller, Former President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors as a new independent director. "We are pleased to welcome John to the Papa Johns Board," said Christopher L. Coleman, Chair of the Papa Johns Board of Directors. "He is an accomplished restaurant industry veteran with a track record of over 45 years in restaurant operations and executive management experience at leading industry brands. John's fresh perspective on the boar
SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced the appointment of Alex Williams as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Denny's President John Dillon. Williams brings with him decades of experience in the restaurant industry, having served in key operations roles with Starbucks, McDonald's, Outback Steakhouse, Fleming's Steakhouse and Moe's Southwest Grill. "Alex possesses an impressive blend of operations expertise and restaurant industry credentials. As importantly, he is a collaborative, purpos
Additional Updates to Leadership Team Announced SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced the appointment of Sherri Landry as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Landry will lead the marketing team and report to President of Denny's Inc., John Dillon. Landry brings more than 25 years of deep expertise in the restaurant industry and a proven track record of delivering innovation and sales growth across restaurant brands. She joins Denny's from CEC Entertainment where she served as Chief Marketing Officer
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) today announced the appointment of John Dillon as President of Denny's Inc. and David Schmidt as President of Keke's Breakfast Café. Dillon and Schmidt will report to Chief Executive Officer Kelli Valade. "It was a priority for the Denny's Corporation Board of Directors and I to identify exceptional leaders to take advantage of the many opportunities in front of us for both Denny's and Keke's," said Valade. "John and David have distinguished track records within the restaurant industry and have
SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) today announced the appointment of Kelli Valade as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective June 13, 2022. Ms. Valade will succeed John Miller, who previously announced his retirement, effective August 3, 2022. The Company also announced the retirement of Denny's President Mark Wolfinger, who served Denny's for 17 years, effective June 1, 2022. Mr. Miller and Mr. Wolfinger will retain their existing positions on the Board of Directors, which will help ensure a seamless transition. "The Denny's Board of Directors conducted an extensive search to identify a forward-thinking, strategic CEO and Presi