Denny's Franchises for Sale

The 24-hour American diner. A full-service family restaurant franchise with a long history and a large, mostly franchised system.

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1,274

Total units

$245K+

Initial investment

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Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year

Franchised Corporate

1,407

2023

1,334

2024

1,274

2025

1,212

Franchised units

Company-owned units

1,274

Total units

-9.5%

3-yr unit growth

Existing Denny's Franchises for Sale

Operating Denny's territories listed for sale by their owners or brokers, reviewed before publishing.

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Denny's Franchise Model Overview

Denny's restaurants are full-service, sit-down diners serving breakfast all day and a broad American menu, historically open around the clock. Locations are free-standing or attached to hotels and travel plazas, and the business depends on labor management and traffic more than menu innovation. The franchisor has been closing underperforming units and remodeling others in recent years, so the condition and lease of a specific restaurant matter a great deal in a resale.

Ideal owner profile

Experienced full-service restaurant operator comfortable with 24-hour or extended-hours staffing

Interested in acquiring an existing location rather than developing new

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $30,000 ($10,000 Den by Denny's)

Total initial investment $245,000 – $3,055,925 (varies by format)

Royalty 4.5% – 7% of Gross Sales

Ad / brand fund Brand Building Fee 3% of Gross Sales

FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)

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Brand information on this page — including unit counts, fees, and investment ranges — was compiled by Verified Franchise Resales from the brand's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document and has not been independently verified. Verified Franchise Resales is an independent marketplace and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Denny's. Prospective buyers should obtain and review the current FDD, consult qualified legal and financial advisors, and confirm all terms before responding. This page is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy a franchise; offers are made only through the FDD in applicable jurisdictions. Read VFR’s Terms of Use before responding to any franchise.