Nelson Marchioli, Denny’s CEO, Comments on Denny’s Free Grand Slam Giveaway

A Denny's waitress carries a tray of Original Grand Slam breakfasts to customers during Denny's Free Grand Slam Day, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Two million Americans flocked to Denny's locations around the country for free Original Grand Slam breakfasts after hearing ads during the Super Bowl. "We know that times are still tough and a free hot breakfast helps a lot of folks and their families," said Nelson Marchioli, CEO and President of Denny's. (Photo: Business Wire)

People wait outside a Denny's in North Hollywood, Calif., for an Original Grand Slam breakfast during Denny's Free Grand Slam Day, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Two million Americans flocked to Denny's locations around the country for free Original Grand Slam breakfasts after hearing ads during the Super Bowl. "We know that times are still tough and a free hot breakfast helps a lot of folks and their families," said Nelson Marchioli, CEO and President of Denny's. (Photo: Business Wire)