FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rebecca Lynch 864-752-4778 [email protected] @RebeccaLynch_UK APPLE DANISH STUFFED FRENCH TOAST IS ‘ON THE MENU’ AT DENNY’S America’s Diner announces the winning signature dish on the new TNT series along with a $25,000 donation to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2014) – Denny’s guests can experience a taste of TNT’s ‘On the Menu’ for themselves as the brand unveils the winning signature dish, Apple Danish Stuffed French Toast, created exclusively on the new cooking competition series. Available now, the delicious creation developed by home cook Ryan Abramson, beat stiff culinary competition from fellow contestants vying for the coveted prize of being featured on Denny’s menu nationwide. “We’re incredibly excited to be involved in such a unique show that honors talented home cooks across the country,” said John Dillon, @DillonJohnW, vice president of marketing for Denny’s. “As America’s Diner, we’re passionate about celebrating the flavors of our nation and incorporating our own culinary spin, which is why Ryan’s signature creation was a perfect fit for our menu. The combination of sweet and savory ingredients with a tasty twist is one we know all our guests will love, and we hope they enjoy this winning dish as much as we did!” The limited time menu item, priced at just $7.99, features a delicious mix of whipped cream cheese and warm apple filling, stuffed between two thick slices of French toast drizzled with cinnamon sauce, and served with crispy hash browns topped with crumbled chorizo sausage and onions. Guests craving a bigger bite may add two eggs cooked to order and a choice of bacon or sausage for just $2 more. -MORE- Page 2 of 2/On the Menu Plus, Denny’s will donate $25,000 in honor of Ryan and his winning dish to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign as part of the brand’s commitment to help end childhood hunger in the U.S. TNT’s ‘On the Menu,’ hosted by Ty Pennington and legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse, features everyday cooks as they vie for the chance to have their own dishes served in major restaurant chains across the country. Guests may view Denny’s episode and the creation of the brand’s signature dish via the TNT website. “On the Menu” is produced by United Artists Media Group (an MGM company). Dean Houser serves as executive producer along with United Artist Media Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Burnett. Available nationwide, the Apple Danish Stuffed French Toast is available on Denny’s ‘Season’s Flavorites’ menu, alongside a variety of holiday-inspired dishes including the Build Your Own Holiday Slam™ and Pumpkin Pancakes Breakfast. For more information please visit www.dennys.com. About Denny's Corp. Denny's is one of America's largest full-service family restaurant chains, currently operating 1,700 franchised, licensed and company-owned restaurants across the United States, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guam, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and New Zealand. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand’s social channels via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram or YouTube. About TNT TNT is television's destination for drama. Seen in 101 million households and ranking among cable's top networks, TNT is home to such original drama series as Rizzoli & Isles, Major Crimes,Falling Skies, The Last Ship, Legends, Murder in the First, Perception, Dallas and Franklin & Bash. TNT's upcoming slate of original scripted dramas includes The Librarians, Public Morals, Proof and Transporter The Series, which will make its U.S. television debut on the network this fall. TNT also features such dramatic unscripted series as Cold Justice and the upcoming On the Menu and Wake Up Call. In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like Hawaii Five-0, Castle, The Mentalist, Bones and Supernatural; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. TNT is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. About Share Our Strength No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry® campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. No Kid Hungry connects kids in need to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and Page 3 of 3/ On the Menu summer meals and teaches low-income families to cook healthy, affordable meals. This work is accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private citizens, public officials, nonprofits, business leaders and others providing innovative hunger solutions in their communities. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.