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Denny's has announced a special initiative offering free Original Grand Slam breakfasts and coffee to first responders in uniform at 164 locations across Greater LA, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas. The offer, running from January 11 through January 19, 2025, is available for dine-in only and extends to firefighters, police officers, EMT, National Guard, and frontline workers involved in combating Southern California fires.

The promotion is subject to local safety guidelines and curfews, with restaurant availability checkable through Denny's website location finder. This initiative serves as Denny's response to support emergency personnel working to protect local communities during the ongoing fire situation in Southern California.

Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN), which owns and operates Denny's and Keke's, has announced its participation in the 27th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, FL. The company's CEO, Kelli Valade, will engage in a fireside chat on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Investors can access a live audio webcast of the fireside chat through the Investor Relations section of the company's website at investor.dennys.com. The webcast replay will remain available for approximately 90 days after the event. The company will also conduct investor meetings during the conference. For inquiries, investors can contact the company's Investor Relations Department at 877-784-7167.

Denny's has introduced three new menu hacks featuring their NEW Applewood Smoked Bacon ahead of National Bacon Day on December 30. The bacon-based items are marketed as hangover remedies, supported by University of Newcastle research suggesting bacon's proteins can help brain neurotransmitters function properly after drinking. The new bacon is smoked for four hours and paired with eggs, which contain amino acids that help break down alcohol enzymes.

The three menu hacks include: the Moons Over My Hangover (modified Moons Over My Hammy® with added bacon), the Quite the Lumberjack Slam® (featuring 8 bacon pieces), and the Slamburger™ Hangover Helper (a burger topped with hash browns, egg, bacon, and cheese).

Denny's (DENN) announces the return of its Holiday Turkey Bundle, starting at $54.99, available for pre-order from December 16 through December 23, 2024. The take-home bundle, designed to serve four people, includes turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a choice of side dish. Additional sides and desserts can be purchased separately.

Customers can pre-order through Dennys.com with 24-hour advance notice. The company is also offering in-restaurant holiday entrees like Turkey and Dressing Dinner and Turkey Feast Sandwich through January 7. The initiative aims to provide convenient holiday dining solutions for families during the festive season.

Denny's announced that its annual No Kid Hungry fundraiser raised $962,898 through guest donations from August to October 2024. Customers could 'round up' their bills, donate at registers, or give online at Dennys.com, receiving special offer coupons and supporter pinups in return. Since 2011, Denny's has raised over $14.5 million for the campaign. The company also operates a Mobile Relief Diner that has served more than 144,000 meals since 2017 to disaster-affected areas and underserved communities. Through its Hungry for Education scholarship program, Denny's has awarded nearly $2.5 million in scholarships to students.

Denny's announces the return of its Holiday Turkey Bundle starting at $54.99, available for pre-order from November 22 through November 27. The bundle, serving up to four people, includes carved turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a choice of side. Additional seasonal offerings include the Turkey Feast Sandwich and Turkey and Dressing Dinner, available through January 7. The company also announces a Black Friday gift card promotion: customers purchasing $25 in gift cards will receive a $10 digital coupon. Christmas Turkey Bundles will be available for pre-order from December 16 through December 23.

Denny's is offering a FREE Original Grand Slam® breakfast to active and retired military personnel this Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations nationwide. The complimentary meal includes two buttermilk pancakes, two strips of applewood smoked bacon, two sausage links, and two eggs cooked to order.

Veterans and active-duty military must present a valid military ID or DD 214 for the dine-in only offer. This initiative reflects Denny's commitment to supporting communities, with many franchise owners and staff being veterans themselves, including President and COO Chris Bode.

Denny's announces new fall menu items launching October 30, featuring three sizzling breakfast skillets: the new Braised Beef Skillet, Cali Taco Skillet, and the returning Santa Fe Skillet. The menu expansion includes new Maple Stuffed Donut Holes and the Berry Waffle Slam®, featuring Liège-style waffles with seasonal berries. The company continues offering its $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu with classics like All You Can Eat Pancakes and the Everyday Value Slam®. All items are available nationwide for dine-in, carryout, or delivery.

Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN) reported results for Q3 2024 and hosted an Investor Day. Key highlights include:

- Total operating revenue: $111.8 million (down from $114.2 million in Q3 2023)
- Denny's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales: -0.1%
- Net income: $6.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA: $20.0 million

The company outperformed the BBI Family Dining index for the third consecutive quarter, driven by the relaunch of its $2-$4-$6-$8 value menu and expansion of off-premises dining. Keke's experienced significant sequential improvement in same-restaurant sales. The company updated its full-year 2024 outlook, expecting Denny's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales between -1% and 0%, and Adjusted EBITDA between $81 million and $84 million.