- IS DENNY'S SEEKING NEW FRANCHISE CANDIDATES?
- HOW LONG IS THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT?
- HOW MUCH IS THE FRANCHISE FEE?
- HOW MUCH IS THE ROYALTY FEE?
- HOW MUCH IS THE ADVERTISING FEE?
- WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A DENNY'S FRANCHISE?
- WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR A TRADITIONAL 150 SEAT RESTAURANT?
- IS THERE FINANCING AVAILABLE?
- IS RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO QUALIFY AS A DENNY'S FRANCHISEE?
- WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
IS DENNY'S SEEKING NEW FRANCHISE CANDIDATES?
Yes, Denny's is seeking qualified candidates in selected markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. HOW LONG IS THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT?
TOPThe initial term of the Denny's franchise agreement is typically 20 years. HOW MUCH IS THE FRANCHISE FEE?
The initial franchise fee for each Denny's restaurant is $40,000. Payment of the initial franchise fee grants you the right to use the system and proprietary trademarks under the terms of the franchise agreement. The fee is non-refundable. HOW MUCH IS THE ROYALTY FEE?
The royalty fee is 4% of sales of your Denny's restaurant. This fee entitles you to the continued use of the Denny's system and trademarks, as well as ongoing operating assistance and other benefits that come with being part of the Denny's team. HOW MUCH IS THE ADVERTISING FEE?
Building recognition of the Denny's name and reputation is an essential ongoing objective designed to benefit everyone in the Denny's system. Each franchisee contributes a total of 4% of sales to the advertising fund. The fund is used for system-wide marketing activities such as our national advertising, product development and in-restaurant merchandising. WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A DENNY'S FRANCHISE?
The individual combined standard minimum net worth requirement is $1,000,000 of which $350,000 must be liquid. WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR A TRADITIONAL 150 SEAT RESTAURANT?
$1,223,325 to $2,623,601 - Does not include real estate, but does include site preparation IS THERE FINANCING AVAILABLE?
While Denny's does not provide financing, we may introduce you to lending sources. IS RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO QUALIFY AS A DENNY'S FRANCHISEE?
If a franchisee will not be the operator then he must have an operator with at least four years experience as a restaurant manager or owner. The operator must have at least a 10% equity interest in the franchise or an equivalent arrangement. If franchisee is a corporation or owns multiple Denny's restaurants, you must designate a general supervisor for each geographical area or an equivalent arrangement. WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
If you feel you are qualified to become a Denny's franchisee and meet our financial and operational criteria, fill out the form on our Contact Us page. We will contact you via email or telephone.