"Denny's tagline may be "America's Diner" - and indeed, its iconic red leather booths and drop-tile ceilings embody the quintessential, Platonic ideal of a "diner" by any name. But, in the U.S., one lone state remains without a Denny's location: Delaware. From family breakfasts, to late nights during college, to the pivotal scene in David Lynch's "Mulhollhand Drive," diners serve more than just hearty portions of affordable eats."
"According to data analytics firm ScrapeHero, as of October 2025, there are 1,319 Denny's locations in the U.S., the bulk of which reside in California with a whopping 353 restaurants (27% of all U.S. Denny's). Nationwide, Denny's presence is particularly concentrated along the Northeast and Midwest, with strong presences in Florida and Texas. As for The First State (the first of the 13 Colonies to ratify the Constitution), we're still waiting patiently for Delaware to get its Denny's."
Denny's operates 1,319 U.S. restaurants as of October 2025, with 353 locations in California (27%). The chain's presence clusters across the Northeast, Midwest, Florida, and Texas. Delaware currently has no open Denny's location, although a previously operating diner on Route 273 was closed and later listed as available. Local reports mentioned possible redevelopment of the site, including talk of conversion to a Popeye's. Denny's movement toward private ownership could alter expansion strategy and create opportunities for new openings. The specific reasons for Delaware lacking an active Denny's remain unclear.
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