Denny's Is Closing About 150 Restaurants Nationwide

A major shake-up is quietly unfolding at one of America's most iconic diner chains, prompting questions about what’s driving the sudden strategic shift. Denny’s is closing around 150 restaurants across the U.S. by the end of 2025, citing underperformance, not its recent multi-million dollar acquisition, as the reason. The decision is part of a broader plan to eliminate low-volume units and focus on long-term profitability. In a 2024 investor presentation, Denny's Corporation confirmed that about 50 locations will close by the end of this year. The closures follow an internal review that evaluated restaurant demand and cash flow. The company used a Quintile 5 Assessment to identify its weakest-performing restaurants. Of those, 60% will close, while the remaining 40% may be improved through