SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's
Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), one of the world's largest full-service
family dining chains, today announced a partnership with Earvin
"Magic" Johnson. With Johnson's support, Denny's has created an
online and multifaceted experiential program to accompany their
Breakthrough Leadership Training and Development Program. Denny's
focus is on creating and developing careers. Johnson's history as a
business leader, entrepreneur, athlete and philanthropist,
complements Denny's commitment to building individuals and strong
teams.
"Partnering with Magic is such a natural fit for us," said
John Dillon, Senior Vice President
and Chief Brand Officer at Denny's.
"His business acumen and commitment to building diverse workforces
aligns well with Denny's efforts and our passion for supporting the
communities we serve. Over the coming months, Denny's looks forward
to visiting several communities in which we will provide job
opportunities and information about careers in the hospitality
industry. Johnson's assistance in our efforts will help us reach a
broad audience to share skills and insights that will help them
grow personally and professionally."
Denny's Breakthrough Leadership Training and Development program
provides Denny's team members with exclusive access to numerous
creative and interactive employee engagement curricula, leadership
workshops, simulations, games and mobile learning and educational
training videos. Several elements of the training program are
experiential and designed to be practical and sustainable,
reflecting real business and leadership challenges that team
leaders face every day. In April
2019, Denny's will be launching a complementary recruiting
site highlighting job and career-long opportunities.
"Denny's is doing this right," said Johnson. "Having spent time
with the senior leadership team and having witnessed firsthand
their commitment to recruiting local talent, training their
employees, and making a positive impact in their local communities,
it's obvious they are approaching their goals the right way.
Magic Johnson Enterprises has always been focused on
developing programs that create jobs and careers in the areas in
which we invest. Over the coming months, I look forward to
participating in Denny's recruiting and training efforts and I am
proud to support their team."
"Denny's success and our ability to achieve breakthrough results
is directly dependent upon the effectiveness of our leaders and
team members," said Chris Bode,
Chief Operating Officer at Denny's. "We believe there is a leader
inside of everyone. We have had the pleasure of working with Magic
Johnson and his Foundation for the past eight years, and we
understand and support his commitment to youth and education. We
are privileged to have this opportunity to continue working
together to recruit and build a best-in-class workforce that will
help us foster an environment and culture that will sustain our
business for years to come."
In addition to launching the Denny's new recruiting and
leadership training program, Denny's teamed up with Magic Johnson
earlier this year to develop a regional specialized menu in
Southern California. These
specialty items come with tips demonstrating health alternatives
for classic meals.
About Denny's
Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of
America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based
on the number of restaurants. As of December
26, 2018, Denny's had 1,709 franchised, licensed, and
company restaurants around the world including 131 restaurants in
Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, New
Zealand, the Philippines,
Honduras, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Guam, the United
Kingdom, El Salvador, and
Guatemala. As America's Diner,
Denny's commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion has been
widely acknowledged by civil rights leaders, community groups, and
publications, including World Franchise Network, USA Today and Minority Business News
USA. For further information about
Denny's diversity programs, please visit at dennys.com/diversity,
and for further information on Denny's, including news releases,
links to SEC filings, and other financial information, please visit
the Denny's investor relations website at investor.dennys.com.
About Magic Johnson Enterprises
Magic Johnson Enterprises, formed in 1987, serves as a catalyst
for community and economic empowerment by making available
high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the
demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. Through
investment, partnership and consultation, Magic Johnson Enterprises
has a portfolio of companies that strategically work together to
reinforce the organization's focus on serving emerging,
multicultural communities. Learn more at
www.magicjohnsonenterprises.com.
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