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Introduction and Basis of Presentation (Details) | Sep. 24, 2025 restaurant
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Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 1,537
Denny's Brand |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 1,459
Keke's |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 78
Franchised/licensed Restaurants |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 1,452
Franchised/licensed Restaurants | Denny's Brand |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 1,397
Franchised/licensed Restaurants | Keke's |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 55
Company Restaurants |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 85
Company Restaurants | Denny's Brand |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 62
Company Restaurants | Keke's |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of restaurants | 23

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