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Denny's/Pilot Summit Meeting

Leaders of Denny's Corporation and Pilot Travel Centers along with Denny's franchisees held a summit in Knoxville, Tenn. to discuss the specifics of their agreement to convert up to 140 Flying J and 50 Pilot Travel Centers restaurants to Denny’s across the nation. Jimmy Haslam, President of Pilot Travel Centers, comments on the agreement “The partnership between Denny’s and Pilot is a significant strategic priority for both organizations. We selected Denny’s to open up restaurants in our Flying J and Pilot Travel Centers because of the strength of our relationship and its brand, the quality of its leadership team, and the first-class franchise partners they have attracted. We look forward to working closely with all parties to implement this transition in the most timely and efficient manner possible to realize the considerable potential that we believe lies ahead.” Pictured from left to right: Nelson Marchioli, President and CEO, Denny's Corporation, Debra Smithart-Oglesby, Chair, Denny's Corporation, Jimmy Haslam, President, Pilot Travel Centers, Craig Barber, Principal and President, Dynamic Management, Bob Langford, Principal and CEO, Dynamic Management.