Denny's

Denny's Announces 2023 Franchise Award Winners, Honoring Teams and Individuals Helping the Brand Build for the Future

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

He became a franchisee in 1994 and for the following 20 years, grew his portfolio to 48 restaurants across six states.

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  • He became a franchisee in 1994 and for the following 20 years, grew his portfolio to 48 restaurants across six states.
  • Today, Carl owns one restaurant in Orlando, FL and has the goal of running the best restaurant within the brand before he fully retires.
  • His exemplary service and long-time commitment across 50 years have left an indelible mark on the brand.
  • The Developer of the Year Award went to Bistro Americano Corporation, which operates 15 Denny's restaurants in the Philippines and opened five new locations in 2023.

Capital Tacos Plans Nashville Debut Following Latest Franchise Agreement

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Tacos, the small-town taco shop turned nationally-acclaimed Tex-Mex restaurant franchise, is taking the taste of Tex-Mex #DoneRight to Nashville after having secured the brand's first-ever franchise agreement for the state of Tennessee as it continues its rapid expansion into new markets across the country.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Tacos , the small-town taco shop turned nationally-acclaimed Tex-Mex restaurant franchise, is taking the taste of Tex-Mex #DoneRight to Nashville after having secured the brand's first-ever franchise agreement for the state of Tennessee as it continues its rapid expansion into new markets across the country.
  • He pinpoints the innovation and people-oriented nature of the Capital Tacos brand as reasons the franchise will be able to elevate the local culinary scene.
  • Capital Tacos is currently seeking single-unit and multi-unit franchisees interested in new career opportunities or those looking to diversify their current portfolios.
  • For more information on Capital Tacos franchise opportunities, please visit https://capitaltacosfranchise.com/ .

Papa Johns Appoints John Miller to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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.

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  • 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.
  • “Papa Johns is an iconic brand within the restaurant space that is leading the industry in innovation, and I am honored to join the Board at such an exciting time for the company,” said Mr. Miller.
  • “I look forward to sharing my industry and operational experience with the Board and management team to help advance Papa Johns’ strategic initiatives and deliver long-term profitable growth for all stakeholders.”
    Rob Lynch, President and CEO of Papa Johns added, "We are thrilled to welcome John Miller to our Board.

Denny's Hires Restaurant Industry Veteran Alex Williams as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, May 8, 2023

"Alex possesses an impressive blend of operations expertise and restaurant industry credentials. As importantly, he is a collaborative, purpose-driven leader and has true passion for the Denny's brand," said Dillon. "Alex's role will be pivotal in taking Denny's to the next level-- ensuring that our world-class food and operational excellence continue to be the hallmark of the Denny's experience. I am thrilled to welcome Alex to the Denny's family."

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  • 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.
  • "Denny's is a true icon of the restaurant industry—a brand with a rich history and an even richer future," said Williams.

Denny’s Partners with Sparkfly and Olo to Launch Next-Generation Customer Engagement Ecosystem

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) has forged a strategic partnership with Sparkfly , an award-winning retail technology solutions company, and Olo (NYSE: OLO), a leading open SaaS platform for restaurants, to launch a next-generation intelligent customer engagement ecosystem.

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  • Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) has forged a strategic partnership with Sparkfly , an award-winning retail technology solutions company, and Olo (NYSE: OLO), a leading open SaaS platform for restaurants, to launch a next-generation intelligent customer engagement ecosystem.
  • Leveraging Sparkfly's comprehensive Offer & Reward Management Platform and adding Olo's Marketing and Guest Data Platform (GDP) modules, Denny's will create and implement bespoke customer engagement initiatives to incentivize and retain loyal customers.
  • Leveraging intelligent, data-driven marketing technology, Denny’s will be able to utilize real-time insights to cultivate unique and engaging customer experiences.
  • “By leveraging advanced technology to deliver personalized rewards and engagement programs, companies like Denny's can deepen customer relationships and create more meaningful and lasting connections.

This Week in Health News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 24, 2023

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the healthcare industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in the U.S.
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Keymed Biosciences .
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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Denny's Kick Off Series of National Mental Health and Wellness Summits

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a national effort to raise awareness and offer expert insights, Denny's Corporation is kicking off a series of summits focused on how companies and individuals can better manage and improve their mental health and wellness.

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  • "These summits will bring together our employees, educators, researchers and other experts to hear and learn about mental health resources."
  • Nationally acclaimed journalist Roland S. Martin will moderate two panels, "Mindful Eating" and "Wellness at the Workplace," that will address how food is connected to wellness and mental health in the workplace.
  • He will also provide recommendations on what people can to do to address mental health in our homes and communities.
  • A second mental health summit will be offered from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. local time, October 10, 2023, at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.

Order Up! Denny's Launches a Fresh New Menu Featuring Food That Jumps off the Page, Literally

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just days after revealing "It's Diner Time," a new brand platform that doubles down on delivering diner comfort for today's America,  Denny's announces new elements of its overall experience including the debut of a bold, bright new menu to welcome all and make guests feel even more at home when visiting America's Diner.

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  • Each dish on the new menu serves up the delectable diner comfort that guests have come to crave from Denny's, with each forkful.
  • The new menu also features a custom augmented reality (AR) experience to take guests on a vibrant visual tour with the turn of each page.
  • Denny's designed its AR menu feature to bring the brand to life through a memorable and mouth-watering journey as part of the dining experience.
  • The full menu and AR feature is available in Denny's locations nationwide and items can be ordered online at www.dennys.com or through the new Denny's iOS and Android app.

Denny's Raises Over $1.2 Million to Fight Childhood Hunger in 12th Annual No Kid Hungry Fundraiser

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's announced today that it raised more than $1.2 million through its 12th annual fundraiser in partnership with No Kid Hungry. The campaign ran from October 26, 2022, to January 4, 2023, and donations collected will be used to help end childhood hunger at a time when currently one in eight children in the United States faces hunger.

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  • SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's announced today that it raised more than $1.2 million through its 12th annual fundraiser in partnership with No Kid Hungry .
  • Denny's has once again gone above and beyond for No Kid Hungry raising over $1.2 million for kids living with hunger in the US.
  • "Since our partnership began in 2011, Denny's has helped raised over $12 million to help end childhood hunger.
  • Denny's is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and that mission extends beyond its annual No Kid Hungry fundraiser.

Women's Foodservice Forum Expands Board of Directors and Announces New Members to Advance Gender Equity

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) has expanded its 2023 Board of Directors and named new positions for its Executive Committee.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) has expanded its 2023 Board of Directors and named new positions for its Executive Committee.
  • "The Foodservice Industry offers tremendous opportunity for women and underrepresented leaders to build rewarding careers by creating inclusive environments where all members can contribute fully," said WFF President & CEO Therese Gearhart.
  • "Like the global brands that partner with WFF throughout the year, we are committed to accelerating advancement for all women.
  • I'm looking forward to the impact our Board will have in helping organizations lay the foundation for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, continuing to progress toward gender equity in the Foodservice Industry," Zielinski said.