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    Denny's Franchise

    Food Service

    Food Service franchising with Denny's

    At a Glance

    Total Investment$1,618,574 – $3,055,924
    Franchise Fee$30,000
    Total Units (2025)1274
    Franchised Units1212
    Company-Owned62
    Term20 years
    Renewal Term20 years

    About Denny's

    Denny's is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Prospective owners evaluate quick-service and casual dining concepts like Denny's on startup cost, ongoing fees, and the strength of franchisor support.

    Opening a Denny's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $1,618,574–$3,055,924. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $30,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.

    Denny's does not publish a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD. In that case, the most reliable way to understand earnings potential is to speak directly with current Denny's franchisees during your due-diligence process.

    Franchat tracks Denny's's disclosure data and makes the latest FDD available so you can compare it against other food service opportunities.

    Financial Performance (Item 19)

    Financial performance is not disclosed in this brand's current FDD. Ask the franchisor directly for validation calls with existing operators.

    Training, Territory & Support

    Training9 weeks

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Denny's FDD

    Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Denny's.

    Investment Snapshot

    Min Investment$1,618,574
    Max Investment$3,055,924
    Franchise Fee$30,000