Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes — buttermilk pancakes with pumpkin pie filling, glazed pecans, and pecan pie sauce
fall 2026 · in_store · national
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Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes — buttermilk pancakes with pumpkin pie filling, glazed pecans, and pecan pie sauce
fall 2026 · in_store · national
Mix-and-match meal with choice of entree, starter, and drink, starting at $9.99
$9.99 · in_store · national
Choose a drink, starter, and entrée starting at $9.99; tiered pricing available for premium entrées
$9.99 · available now · in_store · national
Denny's × No Kid Hungry
Guests can donate in participating restaurants nationwide and online; Denny's 16th year of partnership to support childhood hunger initiatives
Aug. 19 · in_store, web · national
Aaron Howard
Chief Operating Officer · Denny's
with ezCater
A multi-unit Burger King and Denny's franchisee attributes improved performance to closing underperforming locations.
Denny's is expanding its catering business, with CEO Chris Bode noting that two major competitors generate roughly $150 million in combined annual catering sales compared to Denny's $1.5 million last

Denny's pursuing B2B catering or corporate breakfast program — execution and unit economics unclear from snippet.
Denny's catering-platform launch via ezCater creates a new off-premise revenue channel for 400+ franchisees; operators should assess whether third-party workplace-dining platforms justify menu and log
Denny's launched a national catering program powered by ezCater, creating a new off-premise sales channel for participating franchise locations.

Denny's franchise owners in New York have agreed to pay $440,000 following a state wage investigation, signaling ongoing scrutiny of labor compliance in the franchise restaurant sector.
Denny's social media stunt tied to a viral moment—no operational or strategy signal for multi-location operators.
Denny's supported rower Kelsey Pfendler after learning she had eaten at the chain before embarking on a 43-day Pacific crossing, signaling how restaurants capitalize on customer milestones and persona

Single franchise location opening in Canada — routine expansion announcement without broader competitive or operational insight.
Denny's appointed Aaron Howard as COO to lead Project Grand Slam, a turnaround initiative targeting improvements in restaurant experience, service speed, traffic, and operations.

A Denny's location in Point Loma has closed after 60 years of operation, part of a broader wave of 150 closures following an investment group's acquisition of the chain.
Denny's has appointed Aaron Howard as Chief Operating Officer.
All-day menu expansion at casual-dining chain — routine product extension with no data on customer adoption or operational complexity.

Denny's is running ads featuring retro sitcom aesthetics to promote new value meals priced under $10.

Founder commentary on past deal lacks current relevance for multi-location operator strategy.
Denny's appointed restaurant veteran Christopher Bode to lead operations following its acquisition, signaling the chain's focus on operational restructuring under new ownership.
Keke's scaling playbook—throughput optimization, labor efficiency in daypart-driven model, and leveraging corporate franchisee networks—offers lessons for growth within larger chains.
Denny's completed a $620 million sale after receiving shareholder approval.
Denny's is being taken private in a $620 million transaction, signaling consolidation activity in the casual-dining sector.
Denny's is using first-party data to improve how it engages with restaurant guests.
Restaurant chains including Denny's are increasingly investing in technology capabilities, signaling a broader industry shift toward digital-first operations and customer engagement.