
Good News! - January 2017
Franchising is experiencing a growth phase, with a notable increase in unit count and system-wide revenue.
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.

Franchising is experiencing a growth phase, with a notable increase in unit count and system-wide revenue.

International franchise development continues at a high pace, with a focus on key countries and franchises related to children's education, food and beverage, and security services.

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Brands are using incentives, such as discounted franchise fees and reduced royalties, to drive more leads in a crowded market.

Restaurants are incorporating spicy menu items to appeal to customers who prefer fiery foods and sauces.

Denny's launches a new million-dollar incentive program to attract new and existing franchisees, offering a $20,000 discount on the initial franchise fee.

Reports Denny's same-store sales growth in 2015, attributing success to brand revitalization strategies and restaurant remodels.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened its first Miami location, marking the brand's expansion into south beach.

Brent West and his wife Jasmine invest over $1 million in Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity.

The article discusses business strategies and marketing techniques, but it's not specifically about a franchise system or multi-location brand.

Egg prices have surged to $2.57 a dozen in June due to the worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history, affecting the supply chain for McDonald's All-Day Breakfast menu item.

While overall ad spend on marketing toward Hispanics increased 8.5 percent from 2010 to 2014, it rose 11.4 percent in the restaurant industry, according to data from AHAA: the Voice of Hispanic Marketing.

Denny's uses its franchisees to leverage human capital and connections to sell franchises to potential new owners.

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USA Today compiled a list of the biggest hamburgers across the nation for National Hamburger Day.

Franchises like Buffalo Wild Wings and Denny's are using interior design to attract Millennials, a demographic known for being difficult to appeal to.

Back Yard Burgers teamed up with No Kid Hungry to tackle childhood hunger, and other franchise brands are also involved in anti-hunger efforts.

Brands need to appeal to a wide audience to succeed on a national scale.