Oakland's Hegenberger corridor is facing the loss of another business as
Denny's announced the closure of its restaurant.
The now-shuttered Denny's location is about a mile away from the In-N-Out
that announced it would be closing in March due to crime and safety
concerns.
In a statement, Denny's cited similar concerns.
"The safety and well-being of Denny's team members and valued guests is
our top priority. Weighing those factors, the decision has been made to
close this location," Denny's said in a statement.
The Denny's at 601 Hegenberger Road was there for 54 years.
Denny's full statement can be read below.
"The Denny's Restaurant located at 601 Hegenberger Road in Oakland is now
closed. Denny's has been honored to serve the Oakland community over the
last 54 years. Closing a restaurant location is never an easy decision or
one taken lightly. However, the safety and well-being of Denny's team
members and valued guests is our top priority. Weighing those factors, the
decision has been made to close this location. Denny's offers its
heartfelt thanks to the team members and the local community for their
love of the Denny's brand; it has been a pleasure serving you. Team
members who are able to relocate will be offered positions elsewhere,
where available. We hope to see you soon at another Denny's in the Bay
Area," Denny's wrote in a statement.
The closure comes about a week after In-N-Out announced its planned
closure and Mayor Sheng Thao said the city would be doing more to protect
the area.
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