Denny's Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of family-style restaurants primarily in the United States. The company owns and operates its restaurants under the Denny's brand name. Its restaurants offer traditional American-style food. As of December 26, 2007, Denny's Corporation operated 1,546 restaurants, including 1,152 franchised licensed restaurants and 394 company-owned and operated restaurants. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.