01 / Brand profile · #39 US fleet
Denny's
24-Hour Family Diner · LSR · Spartanburg, SC
“America's Diner is Always Open”
Mean annual gross sales
Unknown
Claimed US locations
1,274
1,234 indexed records · source verification pending · synced Sep 10, 2026
Royalty
Unknown
Initial investment
Unknown
02 / Unit economics · Evidence and limitations
Sales, costs, and eligibility.
| Mean annual gross sales | Unknown |
| Initial investment | Unknown |
| Royalty fee | Unknown |
| National ad fund | Unknown |
| US locations | 1,274 claimed · 1,170 with stored delivery links |
| U.S. systemwide sales | Unknown |
Sources & qualifications
Unknown means we have not reviewed sufficient evidence. Published brand statements are not current franchise agreements. Gross sales are not profit.
Ownership & operations
Ownership NASDAQ:DENN
Legal entity Denny's Corporation
Parent Denny's Corporation
Counter POS Unknown
Leadership Kelli Valade
Founded 1953
Data synced Sep 10
03 / Footprint
Where the stores are.
| State | Stores | DoorDash | Uber Eats | Grubhub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 342 | 93% | 66% | 73% |
| TX | 182 | 93% | 62% | 66% |
| FL | 98 | 91% | 70% | 62% |
| AZ | 72 | 97% | 58% | 61% |
| IL | 43 | 91% | 49% | 65% |
| NV | 42 | 93% | 83% | 81% |
| WA | 39 | 92% | 62% | 54% |
| PA | 32 | 88% | 53% | 69% |
| IN | 27 | 78% | 52% | 56% |
| NY | 27 | 89% | 81% | 44% |
| NM | 27 | 93% | 63% | 56% |
| MO | 25 | 84% | 40% | 44% |
Stored delivery links · verification pending
91%
DoorDash · 1,129 stores
63%
Uber Eats · 779 stores
63%
Grubhub · 783 stores
43%
All three platforms · 529 stores
992 stores listed on 2+ platforms · 1,234 records audited
Store records · sample
| Address | City | State | Store # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3950 Debarr Road | Anchorage | AK | httpslocationsdennyscomakanchorage249002 |
| 5931 Alabama Highway #157 | Cullman | AL | httpslocationsdennyscomalcullman248546 |
| 2190 Ross Clark Circle | Dothan | AL | httpslocationsdennyscomaldothan249311 |
| 2209 SE Walton Blvd | Bentonville | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomarbentonville249243 |
| 23236 Interstate 30 | Bryant | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomarbryant249618 |
| 900 Crain Drive | Conway | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomarconway249534 |
| 5910 Rogers Ave | Fort Smith | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomarfort-smith249212 |
| 43 Bradley Cove Rd | Russellville | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomarrussellville249239 |
| 4861 W Sunset Ave | Springdale | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomarspringdale247736 |
| 5104 N State Line | Texarkana | AR | httpslocationsdennyscomartexarkana249260 |
| 10623 E. Main St. | Apache Junction | AZ | httpslocationsdennyscomazapache-junction248896 |
| 825 N Ocotillo Rd | Benson | AZ | httpslocationsdennyscomazbenson246932 |
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05 / Signals on Denny's
What the wire picked up.
● expansion · 24d ago
Denny's Canada Opens New Diner at Southland Mall in ReginaSource: Denny's Investor Relations / PR Wire ↗● leadership · 26d ago
CEO SUNDAY: Denny’s CEO shares the simple rule guiding his turnaround of the iconic diner chainSource: Fox Business ↗● expansion · Sep 19
U.S. Travelers Are Turning Their Heads As Denny's Launches Comeback With New IdentityU.S. Travelers Are Turning Their Heads As Denny's Launches Comeback With New Identity. Commercial intelligence reporting for Denny's.
Source: TheTravel ↗● distress · Sep 16
Four Denny's franchises in Minnesota close, but chain talks comebackDenny's operator reports operational restructuring, unit closures, or debt reorganization affecting regional franchise footprint.
Source: St. Cloud Times ↗● distress · Sep 11
Denny's operator M15 Inc. abruptly shutters regional dinersA regional Denny's franchisee, M15 Inc., abruptly closed multiple locations without advance warning to employees, leaving hourly staff unpaid and landlords seek…
Source: Fast Company ↗06 / Peer set
In 24-hour family diner.
| Brand | Rank | US locations | AUV median | Royalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 McDonald's | 1 | 13,706 | Unknown | — |
 Starbucks | 2 | 16,879 | Unknown | — |
 Chick-fil-A | 3 | 3,399 | Unknown | — |
 Taco Bell | 4 | 8,255 | Unknown | — |
 Dunkin' | 5 | 9,999 | Unknown | — |
07 / Programmatic access
Every field on this page is an API call.
| Endpoint | Per call |
|---|---|
GET /api/brands/dennysGet brand details and stats (Free) | Free |
GET /api/brands/dennys/locationsSearch and filter store locations by state, city, zip, or coordinates | $0.003 |
GET /api/brands/dennys/store/{storeId}Full metadata, features, phone, and operating hours for a specific store | $0.002 |
GET /api/brands/dennys/store/{storeId}/statusOpening hours await reviewed source evidence; returns 503 without charging | Free |
Brand profiles are free. Location endpoints require existing prepaid credits. FDD reports are currently unavailable and are not charged.