Compared to Estimates, Denny's (DENN) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Denny's reported revenue of $114.67 million for Q4 2024, a year-over-year decline of 0.6$0.14, unchanged from the previous year [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $115.61 million, resulting in a surprise of -0.81$0.15 by -6.67% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Same-Restaurant Sales for Domestic Franchise Restaurants increased by 1.2%, exceeding the five-analyst average estimate of 0.8% [4] - Total number of restaurants at the end of the period was 1,568, slightly below the five-analyst average estimate of 1,575 [4] - Company-operated restaurants totaled 75, compared to the five-analyst average estimate of 76 [4] Revenue Breakdown - Franchise and license revenue was reported at $62.28 million, surpassing the five-analyst average estimate of$61.71 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.6% [4] - Company restaurant sales were $52.39 million, below the average estimate of$53.88 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 3.1% [4] - Advertising revenue within franchise and license revenue was $20.88 million, exceeding the estimate of$20.34 million, with a year-over-year increase of 6.1% [4]