1. DENNY’S CORPORATION

2. Industry Analysis The full-service chain restaurant industry has become one of the key contributors towards the economic sector of the United States today. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating (Barnes Reports, 2010). With the economic hardships of the recent recession, companies engaged in this industry have had to adapt to changes within the general and specific economy. Major competitors within the industry include possessing the largest market shares are Darden Restaurants Inc., Brinker International Inc., CBRL Group Inc., Bob Evans Farms Inc., and Denny’s Corporation. This industry’s current environment is being heavily influenced by the economic recession that has enthralled not only the United States but the rest of the globe. With consumers making a conscious effort to eat healthier and with a smaller budget that has been the major shift of the industry in the past five years. While the industry is currently experiencing stronger operating conditions, companies will still need to contend with customers who are hesitant to part with their money. Management that meet these challenges will be in a stronger position when economic growth rebounds to its pre-recession numbers. With Denny’s having a smaller market share of 1.2% compared to its closest competitors it will be the adaptation of the company and major players within the industry that will determine if they can survive in this economy. Company History Denny’s was founded under the name “Danny’s Donuts” in 1953 by Richard Jezak and Harold Butler in Lakewood, California. They expanded to 20 restaurants by 1959 and changed to the name Denny’s to avoid confusion with a similarly named local donut shop. By 1981 there were over 1,000 restaurants in all 50 US states. The home of the Grand Slam Breakfast, Denny's is one of the leading full-service, family-style restaurant chains in the US, with more than 1,650 of its signature eateries located across the country today. Typically open 24 hours a day, the chain is best known for its menu of breakfast items, including eggs, pancakes, and combination plates carrying such names as All-American Slam, Lumberjack Slam, and the aforementioned Grand Slam Breakfast. Denny's also serves standard American fare (burgers, sandwiches, steak) for lunch and dinner. The company owns and operates about 230 of its restaurants, while the rest are franchised or operate under licensing agreements.

4. PEST A NAYLSIS OF THE R ESTAURANT I NDUSTRY Political Factors Social Factors -increasing health awareness -trend towards eating healthier food -trend towards cooking at home Economic Factors -Commodity Costs; the costs of commodities have increased causing restaurants to spend an increased amount without gaining compared profits. -Inflation; the inflation rate has increased from 1.1 in July 2010 to 3.6 in July 2011. This can negatively affect the industry due to decreased buying power. -increased energy costs -Unemployment; the current unemployment rate is 9.2% -Consumer spending; U.S consumer spending has decreased from $114 a day in 2008 to $70 a day in 2011. Technological Factors -technological advancements such as the POS system, electronic credit-card system, and the self-ordering system -points outs that technology is closely associated with innovation and the transformation of ideas into new and useful products and processes -use of the internet from designated consumer bases has increased --- restaurant websites and services for ordering off the internet -Government regulations highly control and influence the industry. From employees’ rights to food standards, government intervention is connected throughout every aspect of a restaurant. -Every restaurant establishment must post the following governmental regulation posters for their employees to see: -)Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Minimum Wage -)Equal Employment Opportunity -)Revised I-9 Employment Verification -)Workers with Disabilities -)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) -)Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -)OSHA 3615-Safe Workplace -Employment costs; the average Basic Minimum Rate (per hour) is $7.25.

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7. A NNUAL R EPORT Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Report Quarter Ended1 st Qtr.2 nd Qtr.3 rd Qtr.4 th Qtr.Total Fiscal year 2003 Revenue$7,746$8,541$7,835$8,065$32,187 Gross profit6,4026,4046,5616,76126,128 Net income2,0411,8652,1421,4837,531 Basic earnings per share0.190.170.20.140.7 Diluted earnings per share0.190.170.20.140.69 Fiscal year 2004 Revenue$8,215$10,153$9,175$9,292$36,835 Gross profit6,7357,8097,7647,81130,119 Net income2,6141,5491,3152,6908,168 Basic earnings per share0.240.140.120.250.76 Diluted earnings per share0.240.140.120.250.75 Fiscal year 2005 Revenue$9,189$10,818$9,620$10,161$39,788 Gross profit7,7208,8968,2218,75133,588 Net income2,5283,4632,5633,70012,254 Basic earnings per share0.230.320.240.341.13 Diluted earnings per share0.230.320.230.341.12 (1)Includes charges totaling $750 million (pre-tax) related to the Fabrikam settlement and $1.15 billion in impairments of investments. (2)Includes stock-based compensation charges totaling $2.2 billion for the employee stock option transfer program. (3)Includes charges totaling $756 million (pre-tax) related to Contoso subsidiaries and other matters. Market Risk Fiscal Year 2004

8. M ARKET S UMMARY A NALYSIS Market Distribution1 st Year Sales Figures Our perennial 3 rd Quarter boost was larger than expected contributing to an exceptionally strong year. Distribution of sales across the geographic markets looks fairly steady. Our new product line, released this year, is early in its adoption phase. We expect to see substantial revenue contribution from these products over the next two years. Financial Summary

9. B USINESS S UMMARY Market Share by Division Product Division2002200320042005 Electronics10.3 %12.1%13.2%17.0% Consumer Goods1.3%2.3%2.2%2.7% Services12.0%11.0%8.9%9.2% Widget Sales78.0%82.3%82.5%84.0% Installations5.3%7.9%12.2%15.1% (1)Percentages based on domestic comparison to competitors in directly related industries. (2)Percentages based on standing at the end of each fiscal year. (3)Values provided by a third party agency. Organizational Structure Contoso Product Development DesignManufacturing Quality Assurance Human Resources HeadquartersSubsidiaries Finance Business Process Model Summary This has been a pivotal year for the company in growth, but also development of our infrastructure and business processes. We’ll continue to focus on our internal systems over the next year. Specific growth areas include Electronics where Contoso has seen as 6.7% increase in market share over the last three years. An area to monitor closely is the Services division where market share has dropped slightly. OperatingSupportingOptimizingChanging