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Denny's Restaurants Kick off Nationwide Initiative in Support for Toys for Tots Foundation
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - For the second consecutive year, Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN) Restaurants will
partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to
ensure that underprivileged children experience the thrill of opening
presents this holiday season. Beginning November 2 as part of the
Denny's Cares Program, Denny's guests will receive a coupon for free
Pancake Puppies as a thank you for a $1 donation to the U.S. Marine
Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. In addition, a Denny's Cares
holiday ornament in each donating guest's name will also be placed on
that restaurant's holiday tree. Denny's is the only nationwide
restaurant chain to participate in the program on a national scale.
"We are delighted that Denny's has decided to partner with us again this
year," said retired Marine Major Bill Grein, vice president of marketing
and development for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. "Their support
and dedication to our organization together with their ability to reach
thousands of people across the country will enable our Marines to help
disadvantaged families who so desperately want to provide their children
with a few special packages to open on Christmas morning."
Running from November 2 to December 21, 2009 in nearly 1,000
participating Denny's restaurants across the U.S., the Denny's Cares
Program was created to support the Toys for Tots mission of collecting
donations for toys that are distributed to underprivileged children
during the holidays.
"Denny's and its employees are committed now more than ever to ensuring
that America's disadvantaged children don't go empty-handed this holiday
season," said Nelson Marchioli, chief executive officer of Denny's. "We
invite our guests to join the Denny's family and share in the spirit of
giving by helping us bring joy to so many deserving children by
supporting the Toys for Tots Foundation."
About Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots is a 62-year-old charitable program run by the U.S. Marine
Corps Reserve that provides an assortment of toys to disadvantaged
children in over 655 communities nationwide. The organization's
recognition of these children provides them with confidence and positive
memories that will last a lifetime. Many of the gifts - including books,
games and sporting equipment - make a significant contribution to the
educational, social and recreational interests of these children.
About Denny's
Denny's is America's largest full-service family restaurant chain, with
more than 1,500 locations. For more than 50 years, Denny's has been
serving up real breakfast 24/7. Home of the famous Grand Slam
breakfasts, Denny's provides a variety of flavorful food and beverage
choices. For more information on Denny's, please visit www.dennys.com.
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For Denny's
Hill & Knowlton
Lainey Johnson, 305-443-5454
ljohnson@samcor.net
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