When is the Denny's buyout expected to close?

The company guides to a Q1 2026 closing, subject to customary approvals and conditions. Expect key milestones through 2025 and early 2026, including the proxy filing, the shareholder vote, and any regulatory updates. If those track as planned, closing in the stated window remains achievable.

What is the price per share in the Denny's buyout?

Shareholders are set to receive $6.25 in cash per share at closing. The consideration is fixed, so near-term returns depend on the timing and certainty of close rather than operating upside. Any change to terms or timing would be communicated in official company filings or announcements.

Do Denny's closures in 2025 threaten the deal?

Management says closures are largely complete and new openings continue, which supports the plan. Coverage of about 150 closures provides context for the reset. Unless closures trigger a specific condition in the agreement, they mainly affect sentiment, not terms. Investors should watch official updates for any change.

Who is buying Denny’s and why does it matter?

The buyer group includes TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville, and Yadav Enterprises. A well-capitalized sponsor group can improve confidence in financing and execution. Their plans for development and operations will matter to franchisees and employees, and to investors watching the path to a timely closing.

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December 24: Denny’s Buyout at $6.25 Nears 2026 Close as Closures Ease

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 25, 2025December 25, 2025

On December 24, Denny’s buyout advanced with a clear update: the $620 million take-private remains on schedule to close in Q1 2026 at $6.25 per share in cash. The company says the planned shuttering of about 150 underperforming units is largely complete, while new openings continue. Management targets a return to flat-to-positive net unit growth by 2026. For investors, this reduces chatter that closures could disrupt the deal and clarifies the merger-arbitrage timeline into next year.