Denny's (DENN) FY Earnings Call Presentation

Financial Performance & Capital Allocation - Denny's allocated approximately $162 million to share repurchases in Q4 2023[12], and $521 million for the full year[12] - Since late 2010, Denny's has allocated over $700 million towards share repurchases[51] - Denny's has approximately $100 million remaining under existing repurchase authorization[54] - Approximately $50 million in Adjusted Free Cash Flow was generated in the last 12 fiscal years[64] Sales & Restaurant Performance - Denny's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales increased by 13% in Q4 2023 compared to 2022[12], and 35% for the full year[12] - Denny's Q4 2023 domestic average weekly sales outperformed Q4 2022 by 32%[17] - Denny's domestic footprint includes 1407 restaurants in the US[27], with 42% of the domestic system located in the top 10 US markets[29] - Keke's average unit volume (AUV) is $18 million for franchised restaurants[47] Franchise & International Presence - Denny's has a strong partnership with 208 franchisees[35], operating 1508 franchisee restaurants[35] - Denny's has an international presence of 166 restaurants in 14 countries and US territories, grown by approximately 91% since year end 2010[30]