[ FROM THE FDD ]

Denny's Item 20 shows a net decrease of 60 in its total unit count, franchised and company-owned, over the last reported year. Item 20 breaks the changes down by terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, ceased operations and transfers.

Source: FDD Item 20

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Denny's

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued April 30, 2026, as amended May 20, 2026.

For Denny's, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $1,618,575 to $3,055,925 (Item 7).

Verified: Sep 29, 2026

5 RED FLAGS DETECTED
0/100
MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: ELEVATED(our band for scores 40 to 64)

Does Denny's Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 1 pending case, 2 concluded.

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How Much Does a Denny's Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

4.5%

percentage of gross sales

$1.6M to $3.1M

1,274

-60

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Denny's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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