HOSPITALIDAD Y EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR: DENNY'S AMPLÍA SU INICIATIVA DE DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL OFRECIENDO CRÉDITOS UNIVERSITARIOS A LOS MIEMBROS DEL EQUIPO

SPARTANBURG, S.C., February 8, 2024 -- Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN), America's Diner, announced a partnership with Oakwood University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Huntsville, AL, and Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA, marking a significant advancement in its GAIN Program. This collaboration aims to bridge gaps in access to skills training, explore diverse learning avenues, and unlock non-traditional pathways for career growth.

The initiative integrates Denny's Manager-In-Training (MIT) program with specific courses, enabling participants to earn up to 30 college credits. The MIT program, which requires 500 hours of practical training, is now aligned with university coursework in business and hospitality likePrinciples of Management, Food Systems Management, Business Communication, and Leadership and Organizational Change.

"This university partnership enriches career development opportunities for our team members," said Denny's president and CEO Kelli Valade. "The ability to become a smarter, stronger team member, enabled by these kinds of programs, is central to our brand purpose. When employees thrive, they can grow in other areas, build their families, and create a legacy."

Dr. Kim Cliett Long, award-winning author and higher education consultant, has been instrumental in developing Denny's GAIN educational initiatives. A former board member of the Online Learning Consortium, a national collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning, Dr.Long is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on innovation in academic affairs and administration. She works closely with both Denny's and its university partners to align the company's internal training programs with academic curricula. Her expertise ensures that Denny's team members gain access to education that is both relevant to their professional roles and recognized for academic credit.

"Our GAIN program is not just an educational initiative; it's part of our people-forward belief system," said Fasika Melaku, senior vice president of human resources and chief learning officer at Denny's. "It nurtures the personal and professional development of our team. Our commitment to people's growth is at the heart of our brand, empowering them to advance in their careers while making a generational impact."

For more information, visit www.dennys.com.

Acerca de Denny's

Denny's es un restaurante de comida familiar con sede en Spartanburg, SC, que celebra su 70° aniversario y su propósito fundacional: nos encanta alimentar a las personas. Ese propósito nos llevó a convertirnos en una marca de restaurante reconocida por los comensales en todo el mundo por sus apetecibles comidas contemporáneas y ofertas de platos deliciosos en el desayuno, el almuerzo, la cena y a altas horas de la noche. Recibimos diariamente a los comensales para que coman cuándo y cómo ellos prefieran, ya sea en nuestras ubicaciones físicas, a través de Denny's on Demand (la primera plataforma de entrega en el segmento de comedores familiares) o en The Meltdown y The Burger Den, nuestros dos restaurantes virtuales. Nuestro largo compromiso de apoyar a las comunidades locales cobra vida con nuestro Mobile Relief Diner, que lleva comida caliente a nuestros vecinos durante las catástrofes.

Denny's es una de las marcas de restaurante de servicio completo con franquicia más importante del mundo, de acuerdo a su cantidad de restaurantes. A partir del 27 de diciembre de 2023, la compañía abarcaba 1,631 restaurantes, de los cuales 1,558 eran restaurantes franquiciados con licencia y 73 eran operados por la compañía. Esto incluye 165 restaurantes en Canadá, Costa Rica, Curazao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, México, Nueva Zelanda, Filipinas, Puerto Rico, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Reino Unido.

Para conocer más sobre Denny's, visita el sitio web de nuestra marca en www.dennys.com o a través de los canales de redes sociales de la marca mediante Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedInoYouTube.

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