DENNY'S RESTAURANTS NOW FEATURE MERCHANDISE DISPLAYING ARTWORK BY AMERICAN SCHOOLCHILDREN.

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 1996--

ITEMS WILL SUPPORT SAVE THE CHILDREN'S U.S. PROGRAM

Denny's restaurants across the country are now offering neckties and T-shirts decorated with artwork by U.S. schoolchildren for sale to its customers. All net proceeds from the sale of these colorful items will directly benefit Save the Children's U.S. programs that help underprivileged children and their families.

The recent national Save the Children Art Contest, sponsored by Denny's, offered children the opportunity to submit artwork that reflects their views of the world they live in or how they would make a difference to all children. The designs of 20 winners, selected from over 8,500 entries, appear on the new merchandise, including posters, now displayed in Denny's restaurants. The neckties and T-shirts, as well as coffee mugs and 1997 calendars, are being sold for $2.99 to $19.95. The ties and T-shirts are personalized with the name and age of the young designer.

"Denny's support of our U.S. programs has made a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of families right here in our own country," said Charles McCormick, president of Save the Children. "Last year, Denny's sold thousands of dollars worth of merchandise which directly benefited our work. These new items will enable us to expand those efforts."

The merchandise will be displayed at Denny's restaurants nationwide during Denny's Save the Children "Lend-A-Hand" promotion which runs through the end of the year. The promotion seeks to show how simple it is to "Lend-A-Hand" to disadvantaged children in the United States.

"The contest winners whose designs appear on Save the Children merchandise have used their extraordinary talents to help less fortunate children," said Nancy Gaines, Denny's community relations manager. "Each winner should be proud of his or her achievement, and Denny's is helping to celebrate with families and friends by showcasing the winning designs."

Denny's is the largest corporate sponsor of Save the Children. In 1995, the company raised over $750,000 to support the organization's efforts to help children, families and communities in the United States. Denny's company and participating franchise restaurants currently sell a collection of Save the Children merchandise, with all net proceeds benefiting the charity.

Denny's is the nation's largest full-service family restaurant chain with 1,600 restaurants throughout the United States, offering its customers a casual dining atmosphere and moderately priced food. Most Denny's restaurants are open 24 hours.

Save the Children is a private, nonprofit , nonsectarian community development and relief organization. Its self-help programs in education, health, economic, opportunities and humanitarian assistance operate in 40 nations worldwide, including the United States.

CONTACT: Brouillard Communications

Fiona O'Connor, 212/210-8454

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Denny's

Debbie Atkins, 864/597-8361