Denny's nombra a Christopher Bode presidente y director ejecutivo

Bode liderará la transformación de Denny's con la nueva iniciativa de crecimiento estratégico "Project Grand Slam".

SPARTANBURG, S.C., 13 de abril de 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's, el diner de Estados Unidos, anunció hoy a Christopher Bode como su nuevo presidente y director ejecutivo. Bode liderará la transformación de la icónica marca con el lanzamiento de "Project Grand Slam", una nueva hoja de ruta estratégica integral de 24 meses para modernizar la trayectoria del negocio a través de la innovación culinaria, la transformación digital y un compromiso renovado con la excelencia operativa.

Bode is a seasoned executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the restaurant industry and a veteran of the United States Navy. Most recently he served as Denny’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

"I am honored to lead this iconic brand into its next chapter," said Bode. "As we've transitioned from a public to a private company, we've approached our path forward with real examination, real adjustments and a clearer focus on the things that actually move performance in our restaurants. We are operating in a difficult economic environment, but private ownership gives us more freedom to look at the business honestly, move faster where change is needed and make adjustments quickly. I am confident that we have the right plan in place to emerge as real winners."

A Proven Leader for a New Era of Growth
Bode's appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Denny's transitions from a public company to a private entity. With a history of outperforming the family dining category in 30 of 45 quarters during his previous tenure as Chief Operating Officer, Bode brings an unparalleled depth of operational knowledge and a consistent track record of driving record-breaking valuation growth.

"Chris is a transformational leader who understands the heart and soul of this brand and the discipline required to run a global franchise system," said Anil Yadav, Chief Transformation Officer and Interim CEO. "His ability to bridge the gap between high-level corporate strategy and 'boots-on-the-ground' execution is exactly what we need to accelerate our growth. We are fully aligned in our vision to make Denny's the undisputed leader in the family dining space once again."

Introducing Project Grand Slam: A 24-Month Roadmap
Under Bode’s leadership, Denny’s will focus on several key pillars to evolve the guest experience and maximize brand reach, including:

Culinary & Flavor Innovation

Enhanced Daypart Beverage Program

Catering & Bulk Solutions

America’s Diner 2.0 Remodels

Retail Brand Expansion

Digital Transformation

"With Project Grand Slam, we aren't just changing the menu, we are changing our trajectory. We are going to innovate in the kitchen, lean into the massive opportunity in catering and ensure our franchise partners have the support they need to deliver four-wall excellence every single day," said Bode. "The future of Denny's is about being where our guests are - whether that's in our dining rooms, through our mobile app or on their grocery shelves."

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Denny's es una marca de restaurantes familiares con sede en Spartanburg, South Carolina, que recibe comensales en sus tiendas desde hace más de 70 años. Nuestro principio rector es simple: nos encanta alimentar a las personas. Denny's ofrece comidas deliciosas a un buen precio durante el desayuno, el almuerzo, la cena y hasta a la madrugada. Ya sea en nuestras ubicaciones físicas, a través de Denny's on Demand (la primera plataforma de entrega a domicilio en el segmento de comidas familiares) o en The Meltdown, Banda Burrito y The Burger Den, nuestros tres conceptos de restaurantes virtuales, Denny's está listo para deleite a los comensales cuando y como quieran hacer su pedido. 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, our annual fundraiser with long-time-partner No Kid Hungry, and our new partnership supporting Cookies for Kids' Cancer in their mission to fund research for new, improved and less toxic treatments for kids facing cancer. 

Denny's es una de las marcas de restaurante de servicio completo con franquicia más importante del mundo, de acuerdo a su cantidad de restaurantes. As of September 24, 2025, the Denny's brand consisted of 1,459 global restaurants, 1,397 of which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 62 of which were company-operated. Esto incluye 166 restaurantes en Canadá, Costa Rica, Curazao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, México, Nueva Zelanda, Filipinas, Puerto Rico, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Reino Unido.

To learn more about Denny's, please visit our brand website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channels via Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.