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The initiative includes more than 150 CEOs pledging to take action to advance diversity and foster inclusion by sharing best practices, educating on unconscious bias, and encouraging open dialogue within their organizations on these important social issues. By. Sign up today for your free Reader Account. In 1995, Denny’s implemented an initiative to establish beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers who share the company’s commitment to exceptional quality, excellent customer service, innovative ideas and competitive pricing. Mr. Miller joins Denny's management team with more than 30 years of restaurant industry experience. He brings a passion for understanding and building brands, extensive operating skills at all levels of the business, a talent for leading management teams and working with franchisees, along with a proven ability to deliver growth and financial performance.”, Mr. Neeb also commented, “Debra has done an outstanding job as interim CEO over the past six months in leading a turnaround at Denny’s and creating considerable forward momentum. Spartanburg, South Carolina, UNITED STATES. About Denny's Corp. Denny's is one of America's largest full-service family restaurant chains, currently operating over 1,700 franchised, licensed and company-owned restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guam, the United Arab Emirates, Curaçao, El Salvador and the Philippines. C.J. In the following interview, Denny’s CEO John Miller explains the business case for D&I investment at the restaurant … -. 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The program gives consideration to diverse and disadvantaged businesses having the capabilities to meet the company’s needs – ensuring qualified minority suppliers have an equal opportunity to the company’s procurement process. While diversity and inclusion efforts have long been an important focus for us as a company, we are always open to working with others that can offer valuable perspective and insights that can help us continue to evolve and grow as an organization.”. I am very proud of the progress we have made during the second half of last year and I look forward to working closely with John, the rest of our executive team and my fellow board members to build upon this momentum and enhance value for our investors, franchisees, partners and employees going forward.”. To learn more about Denny’s Supplier Diversity and explore business opportunities, please visit https://www.dennys.com/diversity/suppliers/. Miller added: “We believe that strength is derived from the diversity of our customers, employees, suppliers, franchisees and other partners across the country and we are pleased to have made great strides with our Supplier Diversity Initiative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r. Miller succeeds Debra Smithart-Oglesby who has filled the position on an interim basis since June 2010. Since 2005, he has served as Chief Executive Officer and President at Taco Bueno Restaurants, Inc., an operator and franchisor of quick service Mexican eateries with 190 units. IHOP Expands Franchisee Portfolio With Addition of Sun Holdings, Inc. TooJay’s Deli Seasonal Fall Favorites Are Back, Dunkin’ Shows Its Spicy Side with New Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut, Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar Offers $10 off $30 to Veterans, Active Duty Military and Military Families on Veterans Day, Chipotle’s Boorito Goes Digital For its 20th Anniversary, Dog Haus Celebrates 10 Years of Evolving into a Critically-Acclaimed Brand. As we continue to grow our diverse menu, we look forward to growing our commitment to supplier diversity by adding new partners to our supply chain.”. The options will vest in equal annual installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Mr. Miller’s continued employment with Denny’s. All decision makers will now be able to extend their reach to diverse or disadvantaged business each time they fulfill an RFP, ensuring that all decision makers play a role in opening doors and creating a level playing field. OUR GUIDING ... John Miller • George Haywood • Debra Smithart-Oglesby • Rob Marks • Gregg Dedrick Visit www dennys com to learn more about our Leadership team and Board of Directors At Denny’s, we’re committed to a “Guests First ... JOHN MILLER President and CEO 3. “As America’s Diner, we are committed to ensuring we are an inclusive company that reflects our diverse customer base. SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (Nasdaq:DENN) is pleased to announce that President and CEO John Miller has joined the CEO … Debra Smithart-Oglesby, Denny’s board chair, added: “I know John well from my time at Brinker and he will be an outstanding leader for Denny’s. Mr. Miller also served as President of Brinker’s Mexican Concepts, responsible for overseeing On the Border and Cozymel’s, two of the Company’s high growth concepts.