On January 9, 2017, Denny’s Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

As part of the ICR Conference in Orlando, FL taking place January 9 – 11, 2017, Company management will present to and conduct meetings with members of the investment community. A copy of the investor presentation to be used during the conference is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2 and is also available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at investor.dennys.com.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 — Press release issued by Denny’s Corporation on January 9, 2017.

Exhibit 99.2 — Investor Presentation, dated January 9, 2017.

About DENNY’S CORPORATION (NASDAQ:DENN)

Denny’s Corporation (Denny’s) is a franchised service restaurant chain. The Company, through its subsidiary, Denny’s, Inc., owns and operates the Denny’s brand. The Denny’s brand consists of approximately 1,710 franchised, licensed and company operated restaurants around the world, including over 1,600 restaurants in the United States and over 110 international locations. Its approximately 1,550 restaurants are franchised or licensed, representing 90% of the total restaurants, and over 160 are company operated. The Company offers a range of items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night dining. Denny’s Fit Fare menu helps its guests identify items suited to their dietary needs. Denny’s restaurants offer special items for children and seniors. In addition to its breakfast-all-day items, Denny’s offers a selection of lunch and dinner items, including burgers, sandwiches, salads and skillet entrees, along with an assortment of beverages, appetizers and desserts.

DENNY’S CORPORATION (NASDAQ:DENN) Recent Trading Information

DENNY’S CORPORATION (NASDAQ:DENN) closed its last trading session down -0.29 at 12.34 with 460,629 shares trading hands.