Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s diner, announced today that
it is elevating its decades-long commitment to communities
nationwide by forming an alliance with 14 influential civic and
educational organizations. The alliance is central to the brand’s
Comm
unity initiative.
Denny’s groundwork for the Community initiative began
over three decades ago when the company partnered with the NAACP,
HACR, and 24 diverse civil rights organizations and nonprofit
groups to drive positive change in the communities it serves. These
efforts include over $2 billion in investments in diverse-owned
businesses and donations exceeding $2.5 million in scholarships.
Denny’s unwavering commitment to nurturing its workforce and
addressing societal concerns takes a monumental leap forward with
the launch of Community.
To amplify its dedication to feeding people: body, mind, and
soul, Denny’s launched Community, a collaborative initiative
dedicated to social change and forging strong alliances with
trailblazing advocates, globally recognized civil rights leaders,
and influential community and civic organizations representing
historically marginalized communities. Denny’s will center its
efforts around five key pillars: human and civil rights, business
diversity, education, community involvement, and the cultivation of
an inclusive leadership pipeline, in collaboration with its
national and community partners.
The Denny’s Community initiative is a five-year
partnership with organizations including: the St. Thomas University
Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, Hispanic Association of Colleges
and Universities, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
(HACR), League of Latin American Citizens, NAACP, National Urban
League, National Action Network, United States Hispanic Leadership
Institute, and more.
Under the Community banner, Denny’s will allocate a total
of $3.3 million for a multi-year commitment to its partners and
support organizations to deploy local initiatives in cities and
towns across the nation. These efforts include serving hot meals to
underserved neighborhoods and groups via the Denny’s Mobile Relief
Diner (MRD), which operates as a fully functional kitchen on wheels
and travels across the nation, enhancing charitable giving
programs, natural disasters, and emergency relief efforts.
Another key pillar in the Community initiative is
promoting business diversity. Denny’s is partnering with the
National Minority Supplier Development Council, US Pan Asian
Chamber of Commerce, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Women’s
Business Enterprise National Council, National Veteran Business
Development Council, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,
and Disability:IN.
The official launch of Denny’s Community Alliance took
place at a press conference at the St. Thomas University Benjamin
L. Crump College of Law. Denny’s CEO and President Kelli Valade
signed the Community Alliance agreement and presented a
$500,000 scholarship gift from Denny’s to the College of Law in
support of its commitment to social justice, with further programs
and activities unfolding nationwide with the Denny’s
Community partner organizations.
Leaders of the coalition who attended the announcement include
Benjamin L. Crump, St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College
of Law; Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP; and Sylvia Pérez
Cash, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the
Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility (HACR).
“With the establishment of Denny’s Community initiative,
we are continuing our work to connect with our guests and others in
our communities,” said Valade. “Our partners are the embodiment of
service and how to prioritize equity. We are honored to create this
alliance that will impact and address challenges facing our society
while breaking barriers to create a more diverse, equitable, and
inclusive world for all.”
“We are grateful for corporations like Denny’s that recognize
the vital importance of unity,” said Benjamin L. Crump. “We are
honored to collaborate with leaders in this new alliance and are
grateful to Denny’s for the scholarship support, which will help
educate the social justice leaders of tomorrow, keeping the mission
of equity and justice alive for decades to come.”
“The NAACP has been proud to partner with Denny’s for the last
three decades, working collectively towards a more diverse
corporate America,” said Derrick Johnson, President & CEO,
NAACP. “The Community initiative is a crucial investment in
those who have invested in the growth and success of the Denny’s
brand. We are excited to continue this journey together, executing
the vision of a more equitable and just society for all.”
“HACR is honored to enter a new phase of our decades-long
partnership with Denny’s as part of Denny’s Community
Alliance,” said HACR President and CEO, Cid Wilson. “Their
multi-year investment is invaluable as we intensify our efforts to
advance Hispanic inclusion. We recognize that real change requires
sustained effort and are grateful to collaborate with a company,
and peer advocacy organizations, that share our long-term
commitment and unwavering focus. Our thanks to the leadership at
Denny’s, for their steadfast commitment to Hispanic inclusion and
overall DEI, including Kelli Valade, Board Chair Brenda Lauderback,
board member and former CEO John Miller, and April
Kelly-Drummond.”
Denny’s April Kelly-Drummond, vice president and Chief Inclusion
and Community Engagement Officer: “Bottom line: we are committed to
serving communities everywhere – and all are welcome. We are proud
to embark on this ambitious Community journey with our
esteemed colleagues and partners to address social injustice in the
restaurant industry and beyond, as well as create equitable access
and opportunities for all particularly in the areas of education
and economic empowerment.”
“For nearly 65 years, St. Thomas University (STU) has educated a
diversity of national, local, and international students, helping
them become ethical leaders for our global community,” said STU
President David A. Armstrong, J.D. “Today, the university
recognizes Denny’s efforts to promote human and civil rights,
education, and community involvement. We thank Denny's for their
generous contribution to fund scholarships at the Benjamin L. Crump
College of Law and its Center for Social Justice, which are
training the world's future servant leaders.”
St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law is one of
America’s fastest growing and most diverse law schools, with a 71%
enrollment increase since 2018 and over 300 incoming students
expected in fall 2024. Black and Hispanic students make up roughly
three-quarters of STU’s nearly 6,500 overall enrollment and that of
the law school, which recently earned the second-highest bar
passage rate in Florida.
For more information on Denny’s Community campaign and
DE&I efforts, please visit www.dennys.com.
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About Denny's Corporation Denny's is a Spartanburg,
S.C.-based family dining restaurant brand that has been welcoming
guests to our booths for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle
is simple: We love to feed people. Denny’s provides craveable meals
at a meaningful value across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late
night. Whether it's at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny's
on Demand (the first delivery platform in the family dining
segment), or at The Meltdown, Banda Burrito, and The Burger Den,
our three virtual restaurant concepts, Denny’s is ready to delight
guests whenever and however they want to order. Our longstanding
commitment to supporting our local communities in need is brought
to life with our Mobile Relief Diner (that delivers hot meals to
our neighbors during times of disaster), Denny's Hungry for
Education™ scholarship program, and our annual fundraiser with No
Kid Hungry.
Denny's is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant
brands in the world, based on thenumber of restaurants. As of March
27, 2024, the Company consisted of 1,553 restaurants, 1,489 of
which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 64 of which were
company-operated. This includes 168 restaurants in Canada, Costa
Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia,
Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab
Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
To learn more about Denny's, please visit our brand website at
www.dennys.com or the brand's social channels via Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
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