Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On April 8, 2009, Michael Montelongo notified us of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Denny's Corporation (the "Company") at our upcoming annual stockholders meeting on May 20, 2009. Mr. Montelongo, 53, who served as a board member since 2005, served on the Board's Audit and Finance Committee and Compensation and Incentives Committee. Mr. Montelongo stated his intention to pursue other opportunities was the primary basis for his decision and indicated that he had no disagreements with the Company, its management or the other directors. Additionally, in connection with Mr. Montelongo's decision, the Board, pursuant to its authority under the Company's bylaws, has reduced the number of director positions on the Board to seven (7) effective May 20, 2009.

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