Ethan Gallagher

Senior Vice President of Finance and Company Operations at Denny's

Speaker

Ethan Gallagher is Senior Vice President of Finance and Company Operations at Denny’s, where his strategic leadership has helped modernize the brand’s infrastructure and unlock smarter, more scalable growth. He led negotiations that enabled a $63 million investment in new POS and kitchen equipment — a foundational shift that paved the way for restaurant-level pricing through Price Studio. Ethan was instrumental in adopting the AI-powered pricing platform, working across finance, IT, and operations to tailor pricing to local guests while streamlining execution. He also co-led efforts to accelerate unit growth through improved ROI modeling and targeted franchise incentives. With over 20 years of experience, Ethan continues to drive innovation at the intersection of data, strategy, and operations.