WE LOVE TO FEED PEOPLE
For over 65 years, Denny’s has been a welcoming place where people can connect over great food. We’re always open, always serving your favorites, and we’re proud to be America's diner.
THAT GUIDE US
They’re more than just customers or consumers. They’re our guests, and we invite them into our homes with open arms. They’re the very reason why we’re in business, and we put them at the center of everything we do.
Our Denny's family is our most important asset. We trust, support and respect each other and work together for the greater good. We recognize the contributions of all.
We are the classic American diner and proud of everything that means. Since 1953, we've served quality food and healthy portions at a fair price. No matter where we are, our light is always on, inviting guests around the world into a place where everyone is welcome.
At Denny’s, we’re constantly looking ahead. We’re always moving, striving for more, hungry for greatness. We’re open to fresh, innovative thinking and believe we’ll succeed through teamwork, accountability and pushing the boundaries of ourselves and our Brand.
"Open" means so much more than just being open 24/7. It means being open to all people, appetites and budgets. It says we're open-minded and open to new ideas. Honest, warm and inviting. "Open" is the way we think and act every hour of every day.
Dawn Lafreeda
Dawn Lafreeda started her career as a Denny's waitress at age 16 and eventually bought her first Denny's restaurant at age 23. Today, Dawn is one of the largest single-owner franchisees with more than 80 Denny's locations that employ 3,000 people across the country.
Leadership Team
Chief Executive Officer
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President
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Global Development Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief People Officer and Secretary
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
Vice President, Real Estate and Business Development
Vice President, Guest Experience and Marketing Technology
Vice President, Procurement and Distribution
Vice President, Marketing and Menu Innovation
Vice President, Field Finance and Growth Strategies
Vice President, Brand Engagement
Vice President, Chief Learning and Development Officer
Vice President, Tax and Treasurer
Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis
Vice President, Brand Protection, Quality and Chief Food Safety Officer
Vice President, Operations Services
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
THE DENNY’S Board
Former President, Global Distribution, Home Box Office, Inc.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Beck Group NJ
Former President, KFC
Retired; President and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Southwestern Bell
Board Chair; Retired; Former President of Wholesale and Retail Group of Nine West Group, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Retired; President, Potcake Holdings, LLC
Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer, Target Corporation
President
Social Responsibility
As America's Diner, we love to feed people's bodies, minds and souls. We bring joy and comfort in many ways, with the common thread being our dedication to giving back to the communities in which we serve.
Diversity
By fostering a culture of openness, equity and inclusion, Denny's is proud to make diversity a top priority. That includes investing in team members, partners and suppliers from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as providing educational resources and scholarships to underserved and diverse students and communities.
