Denny's
Spartanburg, SC
Denny's is an established brand in the food and restaurant sector, founded in 1953 and starting franchising in 1963. The investment to open a Denny's franchise ranges from $319,600 to $2,651,000, requiring a franchise fee of $40,000 and a liquid capital investment of $300,000. Operating 1,600 units, Denny's has not seen growth in recent times, reporting a decline of 2% over five years. The franchise provides comprehensive training and support for franchisees interested in operating a family dining establishment.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$320K – $2.7M
Franchise Fee
$40K
Total Units
1,600
5-Year Growth
+-2%
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About the Denny's Franchise Opportunity
The Denny's franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1953 and headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. With over 1,600 franchise units, Denny's is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a Denny's franchisee ranges from $320K to $2.7M. The initial franchise fee is $40K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $300K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 4.5%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned Denny's a FIC Score of 79.3 out of 100, ranking it #310 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (80.0/100), franchisor support quality (78.5/100), and unit economics (79.4/100).
Denny's has demonstrated -2% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.
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Denny's
FIC 79.3 · #310
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