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Dennys Company Culture
Dennys Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Dennys' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Diversity
C-Executive Team
D+Gender
DOffice Culture
DDennys CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Miller
55 /100
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Diversity at Dennys
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Dennys have rated Environment, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Dennys
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Dennys have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Dennys eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-37
Dennys employees are -37% more likely to recommend Dennys as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 62% | Detractors |
Working at Dennys
Working at Dennys is rated below average by 1075 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dennys employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Dennys’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Asheville, NC. See below in detail how working at Dennys was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dennys
D
Overall Company Culture at Dennys is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
15%
Dennys ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Dennys Employee Reviews
Out of 1060 Dennys employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dennys improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From Dennys Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I got the job because I was dashing in the orders was taking so long to come out and I asked one of the waitresses why does it take so long for the orders to come out and she said that it was down to cook and I was like well I would like to apply to help the store do a better job
- What makes you most happy at work?When the customer cleans their plate or in customers food or give compliments to the kitchen for their food
- What makes you most happy at work?Every thing I love the place
Constructive Feedback From Dennys Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Think better if people are reliable or not
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Need to hire people that actually care about the employees.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We need a new district manager and the one we have Asha needs to be held accountable for the down fall of her sores, staff and she needs to be held accountable for being a horrible person in this world.
Dennys Company Information
Dennys Company Overview
Denny's operates family-style restaurant chains.
Dennys Mission, Vision & Values
Dennys Mission Statement
Our mission at Denny's is to establish beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers who share our commitment to exceptional quality, excellent customer service and competitive pricing.
Dennys Vision Statement
We will become the industry leader in all areas of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. This status will allow us to not only lead for our people and society, but also grow our business results for all of our various stakeholders.
Dennys Values
- Diversity
- Equality
- Inclusion
| Headquarter | Spartanburg, SC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dennys.com |
| Founding Date | 1953 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DENN |
Dennys Competitors
Dennys competitors include Darden Restaurants, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Luby's, and IHOP. Dennys ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dennys compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Dennys Employees
1075 employees at Dennys have reviewed Dennys across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 1075 Dennys employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dennys are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dennys, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dennys are not very pleased with their team. 1075 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Dennys are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dennys believe the environment at Dennys is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dennys is extremely fast. About 71% of the employees at Dennys work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Dennys are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Dennys employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Dennys report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Dennys have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
69% of Dennys employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Dennys employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
41% of Dennys employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Dennys employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of Dennys employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Dennys - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dennys is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Dennys employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 42% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Dennys KPIs and OKRs
At Dennys 60% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Dennys' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 34 Dennys employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.
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Dennys CEO & Leadership
Dennys CEO - John Miller
55 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Asheville, NC. John Miller’s employees rank Dennys in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 20% for Office Culture. Miller is generally unpopular with Dennys employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and Native American employees. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Dennys’s competitors, John Miller ranks below both Krispy Kreme Doughnuts CEO Michael J. Tattersfield and Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee.
Dennys Leadership
The Dennys Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO John Miller, Senior Vice President & Chief Global Development Officer Steve Dunn, and Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller Jay Gilmore
John Miller CEO / President
John Miller serves as the CEO / President of Dennys.
Steve Dunn Senior Vice President & Chief Global Development Officer
Steve Dunn serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Global Development Officer of Denny's. Steve started at Denny's... read more
Jay Gilmore Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Jay Gilmore serves as the Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller of Denny's. Jay started at... read more
Fasika Melaku Vice President of Learning and Development
Fasika Melaku serves as the Vice President of Learning and Development of Denny's. Fasika started at Denny's in November... read more
Lupita Corbeil Vice President Of Human Resources
Lupita Corbeil serves as the Vice President Of Human Resources of Denny's. Lupita started at Denny's in September of... read more
Tim Flemming Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Tim Flemming serves as the Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Dennys.
Erik Jensen Vice President, Brand Engagement
Erik Jensen serves as the Vice President, Brand Engagement of Denny's. Erik started at Denny's in November of 2017. Erik... read more
Tamika Snell Managing Director
Tamika Snell serves as the Managing Director of Dennys.
Dennys Salaries
How much does Dennys pay?
How much do people at Dennys get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dennys is $133,843, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,963, or $65 per hour.
At Dennys, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,178 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,834 annually. Average Dennys salaries by department include: Communications at $240,796, Engineering at $146,849, Admin at $59,686, and IT at $110,148. Half of Dennys salaries are above $135,963.
498 employees at Dennys rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1514 ratings) while 473 employees at Dennys rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 503 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Dennys employees include job titles like Data Scientist and Director of Operations. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Dennys employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $136k | $136k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $191k | $191k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
$133,843*
Average Compensation
$135,963*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Dennys Salaries by City
Dennys Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Dennys
Diverse employees at Dennys score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Dennys in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Dennys across various culture dimensions.
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Dennys Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Dennys PTO
Dennys' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 79% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Dennys' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 22% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Dennys' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Dennys Careers
Dennys Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Dennys on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Thomaston | 100% |
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Dennys Internship Program
Consider spending your summer at Denny’s! Our internship program offers true hands on experience as well as valuable personal and professional development opportunities.
Our summer program is a 12-week, 40-hour competitively paid position located at Denny’s Corporate Headquarters in Spartanburg, SC.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Dennys?
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult25%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships25%
Answered by 4 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult40%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships60%
Answered by 5 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Dennys
Who is the CEO of Dennys?
Dennys CEO is John Miller, their score by employees is 55
What is Dennys eNPS?
The eNPS for Dennys is -37
What is Dennys revenue?
Dennys revenue is $529M
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in Dennys?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 97k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Dennys?
The average salaries for Engineering in Dennys is 147k
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