The earnings call presented a mixed picture with notable improvements in system-wide sales, successful promotional strategies, and strong off-premise sales. However, these positives were offset by declines in same-restaurant sales, challenges in key markets, and increased operating costs. The sentiment is mixed but leans towards neutral due to balanced positive and negative aspects.

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Q3 2025

During the Denny's Corporation Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, management provided guidance that reflected a cautious yet optimistic outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year. Denny's reported system-wide same-restaurant sales declined by 1.3%, showcasing a sequential improvement of 170 basis points from the first quarter, despite macroeconomic pressures in key markets like Los Angeles and Houston. The company emphasized its strategic focus on value-driven initiatives, such as the buy-one-get-one Slam promotion, which contributed to a 5% increase in traffic and significant customer engagement. Off-premise sales remained robust, improving same-restaurant sales by 1.5%. The company reiterated its full-year guidance, aiming for $80 million to $85 million in adjusted EBITDA, driven by continued momentum in digital enhancements and the launch of a new points-based loyalty program. Additionally, Denny's maintained its target for 25 to 40 new openings and 70 to 90 closures, aligning with its strategy to optimize operational efficiency and franchisee health.

Sequential Improvement in System-Wide Sales

Denny's delivered system-wide same-restaurant sales of negative 1.3%, which is a 170 basis point sequential improvement from Q1.

Successful Promotions Driving Traffic

The buy-one-get-one Slam for $1 deal and the 4 Slams under $10 promotion drove significant traffic and return visits from new and lapsed users.

Strong Off-Premise Sales

Off-premise sales contributed a 1.5% improvement in same-restaurant sales during Q2.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe Growth

Keke's delivered strong second quarter same-restaurant sales of positive 4% compared to the prior year quarter, outperforming the BBI Family Dining Index in Florida by over 220 basis points.

Margin Improvement Efforts

Margin improvement efforts identified significant savings through reduced food and non-food costs, potentially delivering up to 200 basis points of savings over the next 12 to 18 months.

Digital and Loyalty Program Enhancements

Launch of a new points-based loyalty program is expected to drive frequency and engagement with guests, contributing between 50 to 100 basis points in traffic over time.

Denny's (DENN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DENN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 04, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.11 / -	0.14	―	―	―
Aug 04, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.11 / 0.09	0.13	-30.77% (-0.04)
May 05, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.09 / 0.08	0.11	-27.27% (-0.03)
Feb 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.15 / 0.14	0.14	0.00% (0.00)
Oct 22, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.15 / 0.14	0.17	-17.65% (-0.03)
Jul 30, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.17 / 0.13	0.14	-7.14% (-0.01)
Apr 30, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.14 / 0.11	0.13	-15.38% (-0.02)
Feb 13, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.17 / 0.14	0.18	-22.22% (-0.04)	―
Oct 30, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.15 / 0.17	0.12	41.67% (+0.05)
Aug 01, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.16 / 0.14	0.11	27.27% (+0.03)

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DENN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 04, 2025	$3.64	$3.54	-2.75%
May 05, 2025	$3.79	$3.91	+3.17%
Feb 12, 2025	$6.72	$5.12	-23.81%
Oct 22, 2024	$6.64	$5.47	-17.62%

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DENN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.11.

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