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Market Cap:$219.2M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$760.2M
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It's a new day at Denny's as we refocus our powerful brand for future success. People count on us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For over 50 years, the Denny's name has become synonymous with family dining. We are devoting our collective energies toward meeting and exceeding customer expectations, and we have launched a new vision to provide clear company direction for all employees and franchisees. Our new vision is simple in concept, yet a great challenge for restaurants such as ours that never close. The vision recognizes each customer has certain reasonable expectations that must always be met. These include: quality food that tastes good; friendly, attentive servers who make customers feel welcome; clean, well-maintained surroundings; and prices that represent a good value. We believe these expectations must be met every time a customer enters one of our restaurants. Denny's new vision is summed up in the statement:

Chief Executive Officer
Nelson J. Marchioli
Number of Employees 15,000
Contact Information

203 E Main St

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29319

dennys.com

(864) 597-8000

NAICS Code Full-Service Restaurants: 722110

Recent Events

  • Dennys Awards Scholarships to 30 Hispanic Students

    11/03/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Dennys Corporation Reports Results for the Third Quarter 2009

    10/29/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Family-dining chains showing signs of life

    10/26/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Denny’s Corporation Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2009

    8/04/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Denny's Makes the Simple Pleasure of Eating out with Family and Friends Worth It Again...

    5/29/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

denny's corp. - All News and Analysis

  • Raw Data Report: Mimi's Cafe, Luby's, Denny's

    Seeking Alpha - 2008-08-27

    TickerMine submits: Each day, Wall Street is flooded with stock research offering a multitude of conflicting investment opinions. As such, TickerMine is not in the business of providing more opinions. We believe that accurate raw data points can be used to gain insight in to the stock...

    Tags: Retail, Bob Evans Farms Inc., Denny's Corp., Luby's Inc.

  • Denny’s Corporation Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

    Seeking Alpha - 2008-07-30

    Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from [Unidentified Analyst] from Lehman Brothers. [Unidentified Analyst] - Lehman Brothers The cost of sales as you mentioned was significantly lower than prior year as well as the preceding quarter as a percentage of restaurant sales. Can you talk...

    Tags: Denny's Corp.

  • Denny’s Corporation F1Q08 (Qtr End 03/26/08) Earnings Call Transcript

    Seeking Alpha - 2008-04-29

    Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Brian Hunt - Wachovia Capital Markets Brian Hunt - Wachovia Capital Markets I was wondering if you could talk about the financing environment in detail. Have you had any franchisees delay openings because of lack of financing or have you...

    Tags: Denny's Corp.

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Nelson J. Marchioli Chief Executive Officer
F. Mark Wolfinger Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer
Janis S. Emplit Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Jay C. Gilmore Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
Margaret L. Jenkins Chief Marketing Officer
Mark E. Chmiel Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Rachelle Hood Chief Diversity Officer
S. Alex Lewis Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Susan L. Mirdamadi Chief Information Officer
Timothy E. Flemming Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
Samuel M. Wilensky Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations
David J. Kahre Divisional Vice Presidentof Company Operations
Enrique Mayor-Mora Vice President, Planning and Analysis
Erick Martinez Divisional Vice President of Company Operations, Division 2
Frederick J. Nielsen Regional Vice President of Operations
Gregory P. Powell Vice President, Concept Innovation
James M. Wainwright Regional Vice President of Operations
Jill Van Pelt Vice President, Total Rewards
John K. Sanfacon Vice President, Strategic Marketing
John W. Dillon Vice President, Marketing
Leo Thomas Regional Vice President of Operations
Louis M. Laguardia Vice President, Talent, Acq & Diversity
Mark C. Smith Vice President, Procurement and Distribution
Michael Jank Vice President, Risk Mgmt
R. Gregory Linford Vice President, Procurement and Distribution
Richard B. Koston Regional Vice President of Operations
Ross B. Nell Vice President, Tax
Steve Dunn Vice President, Franchise Development
Thomas M. Starnes Vice President, Safety
William H. Ruby Vice President, Sales
Yvonne Wolf Vice President, Hr
Doug Wong Director, Franchise Development
Jeffrey Russell Director, Franchise Real Estate
Michael Polydoroff Director, Sales Promos & Licensing
Derek Johnston Captain
J. Scott Melton Assistant Secretary & Assistant General Counsel
Ken Mann Business Consultant
Brenda J. Lauderback Director
Donald R. Shepherd Director
Rhonda J. Parish Secretary

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Robert Marks Chairman
Vera K. Farris Chair
Debra Smithart-Oglesby Board of Directors
Donald C. Robinson Board of Directors
Elizabeth A. Sanders Board of Directors
Henry Nasella Board Member
Louis P. Neeb Board of Directors
Media Room Board of Directors
Michael Montelongo Board of Directors

Since February 2001, Marchioli has orchestrated a successful operational and financial turnaround that places Denny’s in its strongest financial position in more than 15 years. Marchioli has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including leadership positions at Brueggers’ Bagel Bakeries, Burger King, El Pollo Loco and Red Lobster. A native of Florida, Marchioli received a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Chief Executive Officer Current
Denny's Corporation President and Chief Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current
El Pollo Loco President Former
University of Central Florida Bachelor's Degree In Communications Former

Mark Wolfinger is responsible for the overall financial direction of the company, including planning and analysis, as well as development and strategic alternative delivery initiatives and Information Technology. Wolfinger joined Denny’s in September 2005, bringing a wealth of retail and restaurant experience as well as strategic and financial knowledge that help strengthen the brand and solidify the company’s capital structure. Wolfinger previously served as CFO for Danka Business Systems and has held senior financial positions with Hollywood Entertainment, Metromedia Restaurant Group, the Grand Metropolitan PLC, and operators of Bennigan’s, Ponderosa Steakhouse and Steak & Ale restaurants.

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer Current
Denny's Corporation Executive Vice President, Growthinitiatives Current
Metromedia Restaurant Group Former
Hollywood Entertainment Former

Janis S. Emplit oversees the more than 500 company-owned Denny's restaurants across the United States. Emplit joined Denny's predecessor company in 1997 as chief information officer for all six restaurant brands owned by the company at the time. Prior to joining Denny's, Emplit was senior director for Burger King Corporation for 10 years. Emplit has over 15 years of senior IT management experience, holding leadership positions with Bank of America, Florida Power & Light and First National Bank of Atlanta. A native of South Carolina, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina.

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Current
Denny's Corporation Senior Vice President, Company Operations Former

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller Current

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Denny's Corporation Chief Marketing Officer Current
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Senior Vice President Current
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Board of Directors Current
Denny's Corporation Senior Vice President, Marketing Former
El Pollo Loco Vice President of Marketing Former
University of Colorado Bachelor's Degree In Communications Former

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer Current
Denny's Corporation Senior Vice President, Concept Innovation Former

Ray Hood orchestrated a major cultural and structural transformation at Denny's, resulting in Denny's Fortune magazine consistently ranking Denny's at the top of its list of "America's 50 Best Companies for Minorities" and Denny's receiving "best" rankings from Family Digest magazine, Essence magazine, Asian-Enterprise magazine, Latina Style magazine and Hispanic Business magazine. Prior to Denny's, Ray served for 20 years in a variety of leadership positions in private business, which include 10 years of comprehensive experience in diversity work for Burger King Corporation, where she held the position of vice president of human resources development, training and diversity affairs worldwide. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Ray graduated with high honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in Communications.

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Chief Diversity Officer Current
Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts Degree and A Master of Arts Degree In Communications. Former

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Current
Denny's Corporation Treasurer Current

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Denny's Corporation Chief Information Officer Current
Denny's Corporation Vice President, Mis Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Current
Denny's Corporation Vice President Former
Denny's Corporation Assistant General Counsel Former

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Denny's Corporation Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations Current
Denny's Corporation Acting Head of Operations Former
Washington University Bachelor's Degree In Anthropology Former

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Denny's Corporation Divisional Vice Presidentof Company Operations Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Planning and Analysis Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Divisional Vice President of Company Operations, Division 2 Current

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Denny's Corporation Regional Vice President of Operations Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Concept Innovation Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Regional Vice President of Operations Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Total Rewards Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Strategic Marketing Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Marketing Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Regional Vice President of Operations Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Talent, Acq & Diversity Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Procurement and Distribution Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Risk Mgmt Current

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Vice President, Procurement and Distribution Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Regional Vice President of Operations Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Tax Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Franchise Development Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Safety Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Sales Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Vice President, Hr Current

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Denny's Corporation Director, Franchise Development Current
Denny's Corporation Director, Franchise Development Former

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Denny's Corporation Director, Franchise Real Estate Current
Denny's Corporation Director, Franchise Real Estate Former

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Denny's Corporation Director, Sales Promos & Licensing Current

Derek Johnston has been operating the Mille lacs Guide Service for over 16 years on famous Mille Lacs lake in central Minnesota. Derek started guiding at the age of 18 as a launch captain for Denny's resort on the westside of Mille lacs. Derek guides on Mille lacs both summer and winter. Derek has been fishing walleye tournaments for over 10 years which include the Wave Wacker Invitational, The Minnesota Tournament Trail, FLW Walleye League and the Ice Team Trap Attack Circuit. Derek also specializes in marine electronics and has written articles for Midwest Outdoors, Mille lacs Digest and Outdoors Weekly.

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Captain Current

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Denny's Corporation Assistant Secretary & Assistant General Counsel Current

Mann was appointed to the Planning Commission in 1992, and served until 1996 when his 4-year term expired. He was re-appointed in 1997 and served five consecutive 2-year terms as the Mayor's appointment. He was re-appointed in April of 2006 to fill a 2-year vacancy on the commission. Mann and his wife own Camille's Sidewalk Cafe in Lancaster, and he is also employed as a restaurant business consultant for Denny's Corporation. Prior to his most recent employment, he directed the operations of eight McDonald's restaurants for 30 years in the Antelope Valley, retiring in December of 2000. His education includes attending three years at Antelope Valley College, majoring in Business and Accounting. Mann's record of community involvement has been a lengthy one that has paralleled his career here in the Valley. His commitment and interest has been in helping the people of the Antelope Valley, particularly Lancaster. Mann has been directly responsible for raising millions of dollars for charity. He served on the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley United Way from 1988 until 1996. During that period, he served as the Campaign Chair in 1992 and the Board Chair in 1993. Also, during the same period, he was one of the original sitting Board Members on the Children's Center of Antelope Valley and Campaign Chair two years in a row for the Boy Scouts of America. In 1996, he went on the Board of Directors for Desert Haven and served as the Chair of the Desert Haven Auction for three years and Treasurer of the Board for two years. Mann has also been active with the Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce as a Board Member for over eight years and is currently the Chairman. Born in 1952 in Hawthorne, California, Mann has been a resident of Lancaster since 1956. He met his wife here in Lancaster where they raised three children.

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Business Consultant Current
City of Lancaster, California Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Chairman Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Chair Current
University of Pennsylvania Board of Directors Current

Brenda J. Lauderback was appointed to the Select Comfort Board of Directors in February 2004. Ms. Lauderback served as President of the Retail and Wholesale Group for the Nine West Group, Inc., a designer and marketer of women's footwear and accessories, from May 1995 until January 1998. Ms. Lauderback also serves as a director of Big Lots, Inc., Irwin Financial Corporation, Wolverine World Wide, Inc., and Denny’s Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Select Comfort Corporation Chair Current
Denny's Corporation Director Current
Irwin Financial Corp. Director Current
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Director Current
Big Lots, Inc. Director Current
Big Lots, Inc. Member Compensation Committee Member Current
Nine West Group, Inc. Group President Former
Select Comfort Corporation Director Current

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Denny's Corporation Director Current
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. Chairman Former

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Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Partner and Co-Founder, Lnk Partners, A Private Equity Investment Firm Current
Lnk Partners Co-Founder Current
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Chairman Current
Ariat International, Inc. Board Member Current
Denny's Corporation Board Member Current
Meda, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Blinds To Go Inc. Board Member Current
Star Markets Ltd. Inc. CEO Former
Lnk Partners Partner Former
Star Markets Ltd. Inc. Chairman Former
Zany Brainy Board of Directors Former
Cosmetics, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Board of Directors Former
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Northeastern University BS In Accounting Former

Louis P. Neeb served as interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company from December 15, 2006 to April 4, 2007. He has served as Chairman of the Board of the Company since October 1995, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from April 1996 to May 2000, and as interim President from August 1997 to April 1998. Since 1982 Mr. Neeb has also served as President of Neeb Enterprises, Inc., a restaurant consulting company. From July 1991 to January 1994, Mr. Neeb served as President of Spaghetti Warehouse, Inc. From September 1989 to June 1991, Mr. Neeb served as President of Geest Foods USA. From 1982 to 1987, Mr. Neeb served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Taco Villa, Inc. and its predecessors, a publicly held corporation controlled by W.R. Grace & Co., where he oversaw the development of the Applebee's restaurant chain, and the operation of the Del Taco restaurant chain. From 1980 to 1982, Mr. Neeb served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Corporation. From 1973 to 1980, Mr. Neeb served in various positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer of Steak & Ale Restaurants. During that time, Mr. Neeb directed the development of the Bennigan's restaurant concept. Mr. Neeb serves as a director of CEC Entertainment, Inc. and Denny’s Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Mexican Restaurants, Inc. Chairman of the Board Current
Pillsbury Chairman Current
Franchise Finance Corporation of America Director Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current
Silver Diner, Inc. Director Current
CEC Entertainment, Inc. Director Current
CEC Entertainment, Inc. Committee Member Current
Spaghetti Warehouse, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
W.R. Grace & Company Chief Executive Officer Former
Spaghetti Warehouse, Inc. President Former
Pillsbury Executive Vice President Former
Steak & Ale Restaurants Vice President of Operations and President Former
Pillsbury Director of Operations Former
Franchise Finance Director Former
The George Washington University Mba Former
University of Notre Dame B.B. A. In Marketing Former
Georgetown University Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy Former
University of Pittsburgh B.B.A. in Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Sodexho, Inc Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing Current
Sodexho, Inc Marketing Executive Current
Denny's Corporation Board of Directors Current
DataPath, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Denny's Corporation Secretary Current
Denny's Corporation Chief Legal Officer Former
Denny's Corporation Executive Vice President Former
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Assistant General Counsel Former
Denny's Corporation General Counsel Former
University of Arkansas Law Degree Former
University of Central Arkansas Bachelor's Degree In Political Science Former

Executive News

  • Restaurants Lure Families to Dine Out

    The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition - 9/01/09 - View Story

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     DENN $2.27 -0.02 (-0.87% )
Average Volume 832,718
Shares Outstanding 96.61M
Market Cap 219.3M
Year High 3.1
Year Low 1.15
Earnings Per Share 0.20
P/E Ratio 11.35
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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