Denny's Awards Scholarships to 85 Latino Students

SPARTANBURG, SC (Wednesday, October 26, 2005) - Through its partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF), Denny's is proud to present 85 college students with a scholarship of up to $1,000 each.

Thirty five of the 2005 HCF scholars, including four of Denny's winners, will be honored this evening at HCF's 12th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala in Washington DC at JW Marriott, Pennsylvania Avenue. The event--of which Denny's is a sponsor--will also play host to many international ambassadors.

The HCF scholarship program provides a merit and financial need-based scholarship to Hispanic students. To be eligible students must be:

-- A US citizen of Hispanic/Latino heritage

-- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a major related to business, engineering, technology, entrepreneurship or that leads to a career in business

-- In good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA

-- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for a full academic year

Denny's partnership with HCF has helped nearly 328 Hispanic students realize their educational goals by providing more than $300,000 in scholarships over the past four years.

"We are proud to congratulate this year's Denny's Scholars," says Ray Hood, Denny's chief diversity officer. "Denny's has been providing educational scholarship opportunities to Hispanic students since 1996. By partnering with the Hispanic College Fund, we are assured that our scholarship contributions will continue to allow members of this fast-growing population to prosper and reach their goals."

For 2005, Hispanic Business magazine ranked Denny's 11th in its survey of the "Top 40 Companies for Hispanics" and HispanicBusiness.com ranked Denny's 7th on its list of "Top 10 Companies for Workforce Diversity."

The Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals in America. HCF accomplishes its mission by raising funds from individuals, corporations and other entities to award scholarships to students seeking a higher education in academic disciplines leading to careers in business, science, engineering and technology. HCF has provided over $6 million in scholarships to more than 2,800 Hispanic students since its founding in 1993. For more information visit the HCF website at www.hispanicfund.org.

Denny's is America's largest full-service family restaurant chain, consisting of 546 company-owned units and 1,036 franchised and licensed units, with operations in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Guam, Mexico, New Zealand and Puerto Rico. The company's stock is traded under the ticker "DENN," and additional information is available on Denny's website at www.dennys.com.

(Attached: Full List of Scholarships Winners, Their Home Towns and Their Universities)

2005 Denny's Scholars

Mynor Alvarado Austin, TX Saint Edward's University
Ivan Alvarez Denton, TX University of North Texas
Elizabeth Ambriz Salinas, CA University ofCalifornia-Berkeley
Meggie Andramunio Orlando, FL University of Central Florida
Kessler Ardon Far Rockaway, NY New York University
Karina Arredondo-Martinez San Diego, CA University of California-Los Angeles
Sofia Bahena San Antonio, TX Trinity University
Abrams Beccera Edinburg, TX University of Texas-Pan American
Adrian Burgos Downey, CA University of California-Irvine
Cynthia Calvillo Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University
Carolina Casillas Hidalgo, TX Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Adalys Castellanos Plano, TX Southern Methodist University
Elaine Cerezo State College, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Lizeth Chiprez Sunnyside, WA Stanford University
Cindy Coronado Wesley Chapel, FL Southeastern College Assemblies of God
Suleima Cortez Portland, OR University of Oregon
Gibran Escalera Pasco, WA University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Erica Flores Poteet, TX University of Texas atAustin, The
Cindy Galan-Patino Riverside, CA California State University-Chico
Manuel Garcia Houston, TX University of Houston- System Administration
Luis Garza Raymondville, TX University of Texas at San Antonio
Araceli Guerrero Fort Worth, TX University of Texas at Arlington
Heather Hall-Dudney Estancia, NM University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Ruby Horta Atwater, CA University of California-Los Angeles
Gilberto Huerta Springfield, MO Drury University
Chantal Johnson Sarasota, FL University of South Florida
Lucia Kaminsky Sunny Isles Beach, FL University of Memphis
Adriana Kiefer Joshua Tree, CA California State University-San Marcos
Carolyn Kloepping Hackensack, NJ Rutgers University-Newark
Alvaro Lara-Gomez Woodburn, OR Western Oregon University
John Leem Huntington Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach
Monica Livingston Vacaville, CA University of Phoenix
Amaila Lopez Dallas, TX Texas A & M University-Commerce
Francisco Lopez Primera, TX University of Texas at Austin
Frank Lopez Makawao, HI University of Hawaii System Office
Alicia Marquez Brentwood, CA California State University-Sacramento
Jazmyn Marquez Long Beach, CA California State University-Dominguez Hills
Jacqueline Martinez Chicago, IL Depaul University
Oscar Martinez San Antonio, TX St Marys University
J. Jesus Martinez-Cruz Grand Rapids, MI Aquinas College
Luz Medina Bakersfield, CA California State University- Bakersfield
Joshua Mercer Orem, ID Brigham Young University
Christina Mondragon Corpus Christi, TX University of Texas at San Antonio
Jessica Moran Los Banos, CA University of California-Berkeley
Armando Nol Santa Maria, CA University of Santa Barbara
Lissette Nunez Perth Amboy, NJ Montclair State University
Priscilla Nunez Brooklyn, NY Barnard College
Teresa Obrero Rocky River, OH Cleveland State University
John Ochoa Lynwood, CA University of Southern California
Edgar Olivas Firebaugh, CA University of California-Los Angeles
Jose Olvera-Perez Des Moines, IA Drake University
Juan Orozco Fort Collins, CO Colorado State University
Angelina Paniagua Chico, CA California State University-Chico
Dana Pelton Port St. Lucie, IA Huntington Junior College
Jessica Perez Goldendale, WA University of San Francisco
Maria Pina McAllen, TX University of Texas-Pan American, The
Mynor Raguay Chicago, IL University of Illinois at Chicago
Jorge Ramirez Avondale, AZ Estrella Mountain Community College
Sendy Ramos Live Oak, CA California State University-Chico
Guillermo Raya Lewiston, ID Lewis-Clark State College
Charity Reynolds Tucson, AZ University of Arizona
Pamela Rivera Atltamonte Springs, FLFlorida State University
Kristle Robles Van Nuys, CA Brown University
Guadalupe Rodriguez San Elizario, TX El Paso Community College
Pilar Rodriguez Pembroke Pines, FL Florida International University
Ruth Rodriguez Cleveland, OH Ursuline College
Joseph Rutherford Isla Vista, CA University of California-Santa Barbara
Cristina Salas Fort Worth, TX University of Texas at Austin
Kenneth Salas Berkeley, CA University of California-Berkeley
Jason Salazar Pueblo West, CO Pueblo Community College
Carolina Sanchez Rohnert Park, CA University of California-Santa Barbara
Heather Santos Tallahassee, FL Florida State University
Carmen Sepulveda Denver, CO University of Colorado at Denver
Blanca-Evelia Silva Santa Maria, CA University of Southern California
Brenda Suarez Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach
Berlina Tena Mora North Port, FL Florida Gulf Coast University
Alicia Tito Gaithersburg, MD Montgomery College
Vanessa Torres Stockdale, TX University of Texas at Austin, The
Maria Valadez Porterville, CA University of California-Los Angeles
Maryin Vargas Miami, FL Florida International University
Joey Villanueva Clinton, OK University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Andrew Wisehart Fort Collins, CO Colorado State University
Karla Wong Calexico, CA California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Omar Zavalza San Ysidro, CA University of California-San Diego
Nicole Zoeller Portland, OR Pepperdine University

For More Infromation Please contact:
Debbie Atkins
Denny's
Phone: (864) 597-8361
Email: datkins@dennys.com

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