Denny’s Welcomes Back COO, Hires Tech Exec

Denny’s Inc. today announced two leadership appointments aimed at advancing the company’s operational growth and technological innovation.

Christopher Bode will return as president and COO, effective September 30. In this role, he will oversee operations, marketing, finance and human resources for corporate and franchise restaurants. Bode, who served as Denny’s COO from 2014 to 2022, brings extensive operational expertise and deep institutional knowledge of the brand. Most recently, he led Hardee’s USA as president. Bode will report to Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny’s.

Minh Le has been named senior vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 23. He will oversee the entire technology ecosystem across Denny’s and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe. Le brings over 25 years of experience in steering large-scale technology transformations for major restaurant brands.

Minh Le

Denny’s consists of more than 1,500 restaurants across the globe.