DENNY'S NAMED ONE OF NEWSWEEK'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES. JOIN OUR TEAM Main navigation DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Denny's promotes a culture that embraces openness for all people, ideas and perspectives. Image Denny’s long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has earned us a number of national, regional and local awards and recognition. However, no initiative or program can truly be successful without individual commitment from each of us. April Kelly-Drummond Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 76% Of Team Members ARE MINORITIES 55% of Restaurants ARE MINORITY OWNED 6% Of Restaurants ARE LGBTQ OWNED 56% Of Board Memebers ARE MINORITIES 40% Of Board Members ARE WOMEN READ THE FULL REPORT CEO Message on Diversity & Inclusion Denny's CEO, John Miller, speaks about the brand's ongoing and holistic commitment to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organization. Hungry For Education™ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Denny’s launched the Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program in 2011 in an effort to promote education among young people and to bring communities together. LEARN MORE Supplier DIVERSITY INITIATIVE Since 1993, Denny's has spent more than $2 billion with diverse and disadvantaged businesses, and awarded at least 10% of our supplier contracts to these suppliers. Denny's continues to identify potential businesses through partnerships and outreach. LEARN MORE Our Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 DENNY’S SPONSORS THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC FALL 2021 DENNY’S HUNGRY FOR EDUCATION™ LAUNCHES 2021 HBCU TOUR Diversity In Action SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Inside Denny’s Decades-Long DEI Journey DIVERSITY IN THE NEWS MAY 19, 2021 Denny’s Corporation Appoints Olu Beck to Board of Directors DIVERSITY INVESTOR RELATIONS LEADERSHIP APRIL 28, 2021 Denny's Host Virtual Celebration Announcing Hungry for Education Scholarship Winners DIVERSITY Our Valued Partners Families all across the country have made Denny’s a neighborhood gathering spot—and like any good neighbor, we support the causes our communities care about—from education initiatives and minority conferences, to childhood hunger programs and fundraisers. Recognition Over the years, Denny’s diversity progress has been widely acknowledged by civil rights leaders, community groups and many publications. See our latest awards below. Corporate Equality Index: Best Places to Work 2021 Human Rights Campaign Top Noteworthy Companies 2021 DiversityInc Top Influential Women in Corporate America 2020 Savoy Magazine EXPLORE MENU LOCATIONS REWARDS GIFT CARDS ABOUT US COMPANY CAREERS NEWS & MEDIA CONTACT US FRANCHISING INVESTORS VALUES SOCIAL IMPACT DIVERSITY FAMILY & COMMUNITY FOOD OUR PEOPLE THE ENVIRONMENT Legal Menu © 2021 DFO, LLC. All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS ACCESSIBILITY By clicking the Accept button, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. Learn More ACCEPT DECLINE