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Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) is one of America’s largest full-service restaurant brands based on the number of restaurants, operating the Denny’s and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe brands. This news page aggregates company press releases and market updates so readers can follow how the business evolves across its family dining and breakfast-focused concepts.
Recent Denny’s news highlights value-focused menu innovations, seasonal offerings, and brand collaborations. Examples include new Slammin’ Meal Deals value menus, limited-time items such as Salted Caramel Banana Slams and holiday turkey bundles, and themed promotions like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer® pancakes and branded merchandise. The company also announces marketing initiatives around its Denny’s Rewards loyalty program and digital ordering via Denny’s on Demand.
News related to Keke’s Breakfast Cafe covers new cafe openings, such as expansion into markets like California, and promotional campaigns including gift card bonuses during the holiday season. These updates provide insight into how the Keke’s brand is growing within Denny’s Corporation’s overall portfolio.
Investors and followers of DENN stock will also find regulatory and strategic announcements here, including quarterly earnings press releases, updates on same-restaurant sales, and capital structure developments. Notably, Denny’s has reported entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with entities controlled by funds managed by affiliates of TriArtisan Capital Advisors LLC and other investors, under which Denny’s is expected to become a privately held company upon closing.
By reviewing this news feed, readers can track Denny’s menu strategies, brand partnerships, community initiatives such as its work with No Kid Hungry and the Mobile Relief Diner, and key corporate events that may influence the company’s long-term direction.
Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN) announced the completion of its acquisition by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group and Yadav Enterprises, effective January 16, 2026. Stockholder approval and all regulatory and customary closing conditions were satisfied. Each Denny’s share was paid $6.25 in cash. Denny’s common stock ceased trading on Nasdaq at the close of trading on January 16, 2026. New owners say they will provide resources to invest in the brands, support franchisees and pursue long-term growth plans.
Denny's (NYSE:DENN) launched a new Slammin' Meal Deals Starting at $5.99 value menu on January 12, 2026, offering full breakfast, lunch and dinner items available all day.
Menu highlights include 2-Egg Breakfast Slam, Breakfast Quesadilla, Two Meat Scrambler, Fish Sandwich with Fries, Grand Slam Burrito, Everyday Value Slam, Super Slam, Chicken Tenders & Fries, Classic Burger with Fries, and One-Piece Country Fried Steak. The Salted Caramel Banana Slams return in Pancake and Stuffed French Toast versions, and new Mocha, Salted Caramel, and Sweet & Creamy cold brews join the lineup. Denny's Rewards offers 10 Booth Bucks per dollar and a welcome offer plus ongoing rewards.
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe (DENN) opened its first Los Angeles‑market location in Corona, California on Dec. 18, 2025 at 3915 Bedford Canyon Road. The new cafe serves made‑to‑order breakfast and lunch items including pancakes, three‑egg omelets, waffles, and paninis, and lists Florida Pancakes and the Cheese Steak Panini as guest favorites.
The Corona location is open daily for breakfast, brunch, and lunch from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Keke’s said the opening, in partnership with franchisee Lutfi Ismail, marks the concept’s expansion in California with additional locations planned.
Denny’s (NASDAQ:DENN) is launching Sticky Kicks, a limited-edition high-top sneaker made with a clear sealed panel containing real Denny’s syrup, on December 17, 2025 (National Maple Syrup Day).
The collaboration with footwear artist Mache features syrup-colored patent leather, tumbled yellow accents, the Denny’s logo on the heel, and adult sizes 8–13. Sticky Kicks retail for $195 and drop at 12:00 PM ET exclusively at DinerDrip.com, with Denny’s Rewards members receiving one-hour early access via a special code.
Guests can sign up for Rewards at www.dennys.com/rewards. Warning label: do not puncture the shoes or consume the syrup.
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe (NASDAQ:DENN) is running a holiday gift-card promotion from Black Friday, November 28, 2025 through December 24, 2025. For every $50 in gift cards purchased, customers receive a $10 bonus card automatically included with qualifying online digital and physical purchases.
The bonus card is valid for dine-in use at all Keke’s locations from January 1 through February 24, 2026. The announcement notes recent brand expansion and frames the offer as a seasonal incentive for gifting and visits. For purchases and details, the company directs customers to its digital gifting website.
Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) confirmed a Giving Tuesday initiative on Dec 2, 2025 to match guest donations to No Kid Hungry up to $15,000, allowing guests to round up checks or add donations during online checkout at Dennys.com.
The company highlighted a 15-year partnership that has raised $14.5 million for No Kid Hungry, a Mobile Relief Diner that has served 154,000 meals since 2017, and a Hungry for Education scholarship program that awarded nearly $2.7 million.
Denny’s (NASDAQ:DENN) is relaunching its take-home Holiday Turkey Bundle for Thanksgiving and Christmas, starting at $54.99. Thanksgiving pre-orders open Nov 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET through Nov 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET with pick-up 24+ hours after ordering; Christmas pre-orders run Dec 15–22, 2025 with final pick-up on Dec 24. Each bundle serves up to four and includes carved turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, a choice of second side, and pies available separately.
Denny’s will also offer in-restaurant Thanksgiving entrees through Jan 11, 2026 and a gift-card promotion: buy a $25 gift card online and get a $5 bonus coupon, with a Black Friday–Cyber Monday bonus coupon offer running Nov 28–Dec 1, 2025.
Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) reported third quarter results for the period ended September 24, 2025, and announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by a group led by TriArtisan, Treville Capital, and Yadav Enterprises, with the merger expected to close in Q1 2026 subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.
Key Q3 metrics: total operating revenue $113.2M, adjusted EBITDA $19.3M, net income $0.6M ($0.01 diluted EPS), adjusted net income $4.2M ($0.08), and total debt $269.2M. Denny's same-restaurant sales fell (2.9%) while Keke's same-restaurant sales rose 1.1%.
Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) canceled its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Nov. 3, 2025.
The company cited its announced transaction with TriArtisan Capital Advisors LLC, Treville Capital Group and Yadav Enterprises, Inc. as the reason for the cancellation and said it will release third quarter financial results after the U.S. stock market close today.
Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) agreed to be acquired for an enterprise value of approximately $620 million in an all-cash transaction announced November 3, 2025.
Under the definitive agreement, Denny’s stockholders will receive $6.25 per share in cash, a 52.1% premium to the November 3 closing price and a 36.8% premium to the 90-day VWAP. The transaction was unanimously approved by the board and is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals; Denny’s common stock will be delisted from Nasdaq upon closing.