Board Members

Sam Wilensky
Chairman of the Board
SWDen, LLC
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1974
Been a Franchisee: Since 2008
Owns (or has ownership in): 2 locations
States of locations: MS
Other concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Busser
Jim Wainwright
Vice Chairman of the Board
Rocky Mountain Hospitality
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1977
Been a Franchisee: Since 2012
Owns (or has ownership in): 1 location
States of locations: WY
Other concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Cook
Medhat Bechay
Secretary of the Board
Denwest Restaurants
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1994
Been a Franchisee: Since 1996
Owns (or has ownership in): 11 locations
States of locations: CA, HI
Other concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: District Leader

David Beshay
Treasurer of the Board
Feast American Diners
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2011
Been a Franchisee: Since 2011
Owns (or has ownership in):  23 locations
States of locations:  AZ, CA, WA
Other Concepts:  Corner Bakery, Del Taco, Jack In the Box, Popeye's

History

First job with Denny’s:  Franchisee
Kevin Coveney
Board Member
Retro Concepts LLC
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2002
Been a Franchisee: Since 2000
Owns (or has ownership in): 2 locations
States of locations: OH
Other Concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Assistant Manager
Bobby Naicker
Board Member
Dencan Franchise Systems, Limited Partnership
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s:  Since 1980
Been a Franchisee:  Since 1982
Owns (or has ownership in):  15 locations
States of locations: Canada
Other Concepts:  WINGS Tap and Grill, Moxie’s Classic Grill, CHOP Steakhouse & Bar, River’s Reach Pub

History

First job with Denny’s: Dishwasher
John Metz
Board Member
RREMC Restaurants, LLC
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2002
Been a Franchisee: Since 2002
Owns (or has ownership in):  59 locations
States of locations: FL, GA, VA, IL, IA

History

First job with Denny’s: Franchisee
Frank Rivera
Board Member
Florida Success
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1991
Been a Franchisee: Since 2016
Owns (or has ownership in): 3 locations
States of locations: FL
Other Concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Cook
Clyde Rucker
Board Member
RRH - Denn, LLC
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2017
Been a Franchisee: Since 2017
Owns (or has ownership in): 37 locations
States of locations: TX and FL
Other Concepts: Jack In The Box

History

First job with Denny’s: Franchisee
Emad Masaih
Board Member
Dine Plus
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2001
Been a Franchisee: Since 2001
Owns (or has ownership in):  12 locations
States of locations: AZ
Other Concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Franchisee

Member at Large

Garren Grieve
Member at Large
Seaside Dining Group
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2016
Been a Franchisee: Since 2016
Owns (or has ownership in):  28 locations
States of locations: CA
Other Concepts: Del Taco, Jack In The Box, keke's

History

First job with Denny’s: Franchisee
Sunita Sagar
Member at Large
Multi Concept Management, LLC
sunita@bestgraphic.com

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2008
Been a Franchisee: Since 2008
Owns (or has ownership in):  12 locations
Other Concepts: Del Taco, Jack In The Box
States of locations: CA

History

First job with Denny’s: Franchisee

Assistant Secretary

Mohammed Haque
Assistant Secretary
Cresco Food
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 2001
Been a Franchisee: Since 2009
Owns (or has ownership in):  8 locations
States of locations: CA
Other Concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Restaurant Manager, Downey, CA

Board Advisors

Tim Flemming
Legal Counsel
timflemming@dennys.org
John Lewis
Board Advisor
johnlewis@dennys.org

Association Management Team

Barbara Magro
Association Executive Director & Meeting Manager
1050 Glenbrook Way, Suite 480 PMB 315, Hendersonville, TN 37075
888.433.6697
barb@dennys.org

Emeritus

Glenn Beattie
Emeritus Advisor
Top Line Restaurants, Inc.
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1990
Been a Franchisee: Since 2004
Owns (or has ownership in): 37 locations
States of locations: IL, IN, KY, NY, OH
Other concepts: Bahama Bucks Original Shaved Ice Co.

History

First job with Denny’s: Assistant Manager
Dawn Lafreeda
Emeritus Advisor
Den-Tex Central, Inc.
info@dennys.org

Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1977
Been a Franchisee: Since 1986
Owns (or has ownership in): 56 locations
States of locations: AR, IL, KS, MO, OK, TX
Other Concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Hostess