Denny’s is committed to its position as the go-to restaurant for America’s best breakfast and other meals. And with years of experience, Denny’s corporation knows what it takes to effectively operate a 24/7 full-service restaurant. Almost 90% of Denny’s restaurants are operated by franchisees, and Denny’s is dedicated to helping its franchise community grow with a strategic, aggressive, long-term franchise development program backed by innovative, industry-leading franchise support systems, including assistance with real estate, prototype plans and specifications, management training, restaurant opening, and ongoing field support.

Denny’s Franchise Opportunities – History

Denny’s was founded in 1953 by Harold Butler in Southern California, and began franchising in 1963, growing into a coast-to-coast brand along with the emerging interstate highway system. Having grown to nearly 1,700 restaurants across the United States and several countries abroad, Denny’s is one of the largest and most recognized full-service family restaurants in the world.

Denny’s Franchise Cost / Initial Investment / Denny’s Franchise Income

The initial franchise fee for Denny’s is $35,000 for one restaurant, $30,000 for 2, $25,000 for 3, and $20,000 for 4 or more. The estimated total investment to open and operate a Denny’s franchise ranges from $1.2 million to $2.6 million. Denny’s brings in more than $2.4 billion in sales systemwide.

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