UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2004
Denny's Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-18051 13-3487402
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
203 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29319-0001
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 597-8000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 7, 2004, Denny's Corporation issued a press release announcing
same-store sales for its company-owned restaurants during the five-week period
and quarter ended September 29, 2004, compared with the related period in
fiscal year 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 -- Press release issued by Denny's Corporation on
October 7, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Denny's Corporation
Date: October 7, 2004 /s/ Andrew F. Green
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Andrew F. Green
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer