By Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat

Denny’s, one of the world’s largest full-service family dining chains headquartered in South Carolina USA, has announced expansion of its Philippine operation.

This developed following the amendment of its existing development agreement with The Bistro Group, which has opened six Denny’s restaurants in the Philippines since becoming a franchisee in late 2015.

The amendment expands The Bistro Group’s existing development commitment by an additional 20 restaurants.

John Miller, Denny’s President and CEO said the amendment in the agreement with The Bistro Group will address growth opportunities in the Philippines.

“Exciting growth enjoyed by a newer franchisee like The Bistro Group in the Philippines demonstrates the strength of the Denny’s brand beyond North America,” Miller said.

As part of a new growth strategy, Denny’s has provided the Philippines’ franchise group the ability to accelerate growth as Development Agents.

Steve Dunn, Denny’s Senior Vice President & Chief Global Development Officer, added, “Denny’s is one of the fastest growing family-dining chains across the globe, and it is very exciting to see franchise partners commit to expand their existing development commitments. We continue to have an active pipeline for growth as we further expand Denny’s international footprint.”

Denny’s Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants.

As of June 27, 2018, Denny’s had 1,720 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 128 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, New Zealand, Honduras, the Philippines, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Guam, Curaçao, El Salvador, Guatemala, and the United Kingdom.