Fun Facts

With Denny’s: Since 1976
Been a Franchisee: Since 2008
Owns (or has ownership in): 7 locations
States of locations: FL, AL & MS
Other concepts: None

History

First job with Denny’s: Busser
All positions held: Busser, Asst. Mgr., General Mgr., District Mgr., Franchise Representative, Franchise Region Leader, Franchise Division Leader, VP Franchise Development, Regional VP and Director Operations, Director Franchise Operations, Regional VP Franchise Operations, Divisional VP Franchise Operations, Senior VP Franchise Operations with a stint as Acting Head of Operations, Vice Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Board

Sam Wilensky
Chairman of the Board
SWDen, LLC
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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