Requirements
MINIMUM FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
(CAN INCLUDE PARTNERS AND COMPANIES)
 $500,000 liquid capital to invest
$1,000,000 net worth
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Restaurant / retail management**
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $1,305,540 to $2,453,718
FRANCHISE FEE* $30,000
FRANCHISE TERMS 20 years
ROYALTY FEE 4.5% Gross Sales
ADVERTISING FEE 3% Gross Sales
NEW RESTAURANT OPENING TRAINING
INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE DENNY'S FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Restaurants Developed
Training Fees
1-2 $35,000
3-4 $25,000
5+ $5,000

*Per unit developed.
**Determined if candidate can successfully meet Denny's minimum requirements.

Candidate Profile
"Denny's is an iconic brand that delivers on the American dream. When I started with Denny's at 16, I was a food server. Today, I'm one of the largest franchisees in the system."

Dawn Lafreeda
Owner/operator of more than 70 restaurants in 6 states
"As a multi-concept owner with over 200 restaurants, I am very happy with the performance of Denny's since I became a franchisee. Denny's is the perfect complement to my restaurant portfolio."

Anil Yadav
Largest Jack-in-the-Box franchisee and largest Denny's franchisee in California