Denny's celebra la cultura y la comunidad de las HBCU en su cuarto año como patrocinador del Orange Blossom Classic de Denny's

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug 26, 2024 - Denny's(NASDAQ: DENN), America's diner, is proud to announce its return as Title Sponsor of the 2024 Denny's Orange Blossom Classic for the fourth consecutive year. The annual event, which has been held for 91 years, unites the community in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and culminates with a thrilling football game on Sunday, September 1 at Hard Rock Stadium. This year's contest will feature the North Carolina Central University Eagles against the Alabama State University Hornets.

Denny's ongoing partnership with the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) organization highlights the company's Hungry for Educationscholarship program, designed to empower students to drive meaningful change within their communities. These scholarships, totaling more than $2 million to date, support high school and college students attending HBCUs and other accredited institutions across the U.S. The OBC relationship also aligns with the Denny's Community Alliance-a multi-year, $3.3 million initiative dedicated to fostering social change and building strong alliances with 14 of the most influential equal justice and civil rights organizations across the country.

"Denny's is thrilled to once again collaborate with the Orange Blossom Classic to bring this highly anticipated and prestigious event to life," says April Kelly-Drummond, vice president and chief inclusion and community engagement officer. "As a long-standing supporter of the OBC and its affiliated celebrations, we are centering HBCU excellence and joining the community in creating lasting memories while making a meaningful impact in higher education."

"Through our partnership with Denny's we're able to continue to make the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic a powerful celebration of HBCU pride and heritage," said Kendra Bulluck-Major, OBC Executive Director. "This important collaboration allows us to continue to empower our communities, honor the legacy of Black college football and pave the way for our students to thrive."

Leading up to the Sept. 1 game, Denny's will present a series of activations across the city, including a pickleball tournament and kickoff luncheon hosted by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert. Additional events include a step show competition featuring youth and Greek fraternity/sorority HBCU students, HBCU mixers, and the free Florida 5K run or walk at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex, promoting health and community spirit. Attendees will enjoy wellness vendors, nutritious snacks, music, and more. Denny's will also host the Battle of the Bands showcase, featuring both schools.

There will be a pre-game tailgate and a Denny's family-friendly fan zone where visitors can enjoy food from various vendors and live performances on the OBC Fan Fest Soundstage. The football game will broadcast on ESPN and the brand will have signage and on-field activations at Hard Rock Stadium on game day. A full list of events can be found here.

"Our robust schedule of activities are truly must-attend events, marking an historic gathering of students, alumni, sports enthusiasts, musicians, artists and more against the backdrop of the 91^st annual Denny's Orange Blossom Classic," added Ms. Kelly-Drummond. "Denny's commends the North Carolina Central University Eagles and the Alabama State University Hornets. We wish both teams the best of luck on game day and throughout the academic and athletic pursuits of each of talented player."

For more information on Denny's CommunityAlliance, education and DEI program, please visit dennys.com/diversity.

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Denny's es una marca de restaurantes familiares con sede en Spartanburg, South Carolina, que recibe comensales en sus tiendas desde hace más de 70 años. Nuestro principio rector es simple: nos encanta alimentar a las personas. Denny's ofrece comidas deliciosas a un buen precio durante el desayuno, el almuerzo, la cena y hasta a la madrugada. Ya sea en nuestras ubicaciones físicas, a través de Denny's on Demand (la primera plataforma de entrega a domicilio en el segmento de comidas familiares) o en The Meltdown, Banda Burrito y The Burger Den, nuestros tres conceptos de restaurantes virtuales, Denny's está listo para deleite a los comensales cuando y como quieran hacer su pedido. Nuestro compromiso de larga data de apoyar a las comunidades locales necesitadas cobra vida con nuestro Mobile Relief Diner (que da comidas calientes a los vecinos durante las catástrofes), el programa de becas Denny's Hungry for Education™ y nuestra recaudación de fondos anual con No Kid Hungry.

Denny's es una de las marcas de restaurante de servicio completo con franquicia más importante del mundo, de acuerdo a su cantidad de restaurantes. A partir del 26 de junio de 2024, la marca Denny's consta de 1,541 restaurantes, 1,477 de los cuales son restaurantes con franquicia y licencia y 64 están administrados por la compañía. Esto incluye 168 restaurantes en Canadá, Costa Rica, Curazao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, México, Nueva Zelanda, Filipinas, Puerto Rico, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Reino Unido.

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About the Orange Blossom Classic

Founded in 1933 by J.R.E. Lee Jr., the son of Florida A&M University's president, the inaugural Orange Blossom Classic welcomed 2,000 fans to the "blacks-only" ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida, where FAMU beat Howard 9-0 and successfully established the foundation of HBCU classics. After a 43-year hiatus, the OBC was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of HBCUs. In its fourth year, the OBC attracts thousands of fans, alumni, school members, and family members, highlighting interest in HBCUs and their roles in educating aspiring professionals and developing future leaders. For more information, visit www.orangeblossomclassic.com.