John W. Dillon

John Dillon is President of Denny’s Inc. and is responsible for developing brand strategies, fostering collaborative synergies with Denny’s dedicated franchisees, and leading marketing, operations, restaurant finance and social impact for the iconic brand. Before being named President of Denny’s Inc. in 2022, John was Denny’s Chief Brand Officer. Prior to joining Denny’s, John held leadership roles at Yum! Brands/Pizza Hut and served as Vice President of Marketing for the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets. John holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University where he also serves on the Board of Directors for the Hamkamer Business School.