Denny's

Denny's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 287 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Denny's franchisee Yadav Enterprises has acquired several brands, including Taco Cabana, Nick the Greek, Del Taco, and Denny's [[2026-11-02 Franchisee of the Year Yadav Enterprises Builds an Empire with a Long-Term View (8f640e)]]. * Denny's presented $1.24 million to Cookies for Kids' Cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month [[2026-10-02 Denny’s Presents $1.24 Million for Childhood Cancer Research, Calls on Restauran (d6caf7)]]. * Denny's has launched Project Grand Slam, a multi-pronged initiative to boost sales and unit growth [[2026-09-23 How Denny’s is loading the bases for Project Grand Slam turnaround (5e8565)]]. * Denny's has closed 5 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as part of its portfolio optimization strategy [[2026-09-09 Denny’s closes another 5 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin (494da1)]]. * Denny's has launched a national catering program through a partnership with ezCater as part of its turnaround plan, Project Grand Slam [[2026-08-18 Denny’s launches catering (23f171)]]. * Denny's hired Aaron Howard as its new chief operating officer to play a critical role in its turnaround plan, Project Grand Slam [[2026-07-08 Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO (46c1b0)]]. * Denny's is leveraging a world-record rowing feat by Kelsey Pfendler, who ate at the chain before her journey, to bolster its brand turnaround efforts [[2026-07-27 She Ate at Denny’s Before She Set a Record Rowing Solo Across the Pacific — Here (59e370)]]. * Family dining chains that don't serve dinner, like some of Denny's competitors, saw sales grow 11.6% in 2025 [[2026-05-27 Family Dining Chains That Don’t Serve This Meal Saw Sales Grow 11.6% (207794)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Bakery & breakfast.

More franchisees are filing for bankruptcy

More franchisees are filing for bankruptcy

Franchisees continue to file for bankruptcy, with a 30-unit Denny's operator filing Chapter 11 this week, citing $10-50 million in liabilities.

A 30-unit Denny’s operator files for bankruptcy

A 30-unit Denny’s operator files for bankruptcy

EYM Diner, a 30-unit Denny’s operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Northern Texas bankruptcy court, citing $10 million to $50 million in liabilities.

Why Chili’s is ready to open new stores

Why Chili’s is ready to open new stores

Chili’s sales success over the last few years — driven by value and operational investments — have transformed the chain’s unit economics, with a 71% five-year increase in same-store sales, executives said at Brinker Int

Del Taco leans on catering in turnaround plan

Del Taco leans on catering in turnaround plan

Following its acquisition by Yadav Enterprises, the Mexican fast-food chain is updating its digital ordering and menu options to boost catering performance.

Denny’s launches catering

Denny’s launches catering

Catering is the first initiative to go live under turnaround plan Project Grand Slam, which is meant to improve restaurant performance and the guest experience.

Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO

Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO

- Family Dining - Franchising - Executives - News Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO Aaron Howard joins the diner chain after a long career in restaurants, including mor