Cars drive by a sign posted in front of a Denny's restaurant on February 13, 2023 in Emeryville, California.
A sign posted in front of a Denny's restaurant in Emeryville, California.
  • Denny's has closed its only diner in Oakland, California over safety concerns.
  • This comes hot on the heels of In-N-Out Burger's announcement that it's closing its Oakland restaurant.
  • In-N-Out had cited frequent and severe crime in the area, like car break-ins and armed robberies.

Denny's has closed its only restaurant in Oakland, California because of concerns about customer and staff safety.

The diner chain told local station KRON4 that it closed the 24-hour restaurant to prioritize the "safety and well-being of Denny's team members and valued guests."