Denny's Is Going Private After $620 Million Deal — Here's What It Could Mean For Customers

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Denny's Is Going Private After $620 Million Deal — Here's What It Could Mean For Customers By Maria Scinto Nov. 5, 2025 1:15 pm EST

Denny's may not be the most elevated of breakfast chains, but I've always appreciated its sense of whimsy. I have fond memories of a "Hobbit"-themed menu it offered a dozen years ago, and the restaurant franchise has since featured other fun movie tie-ins, like a 2018 "Star Wars"-themed breakfast . More recently, however, it has faced some hardship. After closing over 100 underperforming locations , it was starting to look like Denny's might not be around too much longer . However, rather than calling it a day, the chain just brokered a $620 million deal, wherein it will be sold to private investors.

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