Denny's Has Filed Plans for Springfield Location
The restaurant chain is preparing to occupy a vacant building on North Glenstone Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Denny's has submitted plans to open a new restaurant at 2651 N Glenstone Ave in Springfield. The company recently filed for building and signage permits to renovate the vacant site.
Why it matters
The move represents a return for the chain to the North Glenstone corridor, where it previously operated a site until the early 2000s. The expansion adds a second location in Springfield alongside the existing restaurant on S Campbell.
Denny's filed a building permit request in July and followed up with a signage permit on October 6, 2026. The site at 2651 N Glenstone Ave has remained vacant since the departure of Wings Etc.
The players
Denny's
Denny's is a national full-service restaurant chain known for its diner-style menu and 24-hour service.
City of Springfield
The City of Springfield is the local government authority responsible for processing building and signage permits.
The details
Denny's is targeting the property at 2651 N Glenstone Ave, which previously hosted a Bob Evans restaurant that closed in 2019. The company currently maintains a presence in the city with its location at 4793 S Campbell, which opened in 2014.
Timeline
The former Denny's at 2823 N Glenstone closed in the early 2000s.
A restaurant at 4793 S Campbell opened in 2014.
The Bob Evans at the new site closed in 2019.
An initial building permit request was filed in July 2026.
A signage permit request was submitted on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The return to North Glenstone follows a trend of national restaurant chains repurposing existing commercial infrastructure in Springfield. This site selection allows Denny's to strengthen its footprint in the city by reclaiming a high-traffic corridor.
Residents can anticipate the addition of a new dining option on the city's north side once construction and permitting are complete. The project replaces a vacant building with an active business, potentially increasing employment and dining availability for the area.
The takeaway
The expansion shows a strategic effort by the chain to return to a previously established neighborhood hub. Diners in the area can look forward to the return of a familiar brand to the North Glenstone Avenue retail corridor.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail growth, visit the Springfield Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ozarks First.
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