Denny’s Agreement

* We would like to take this opportunity to correct a factual error in your editorial, “A New Recipe for Denny’s” (July 3), and clarify points you raised about the fair share agreement recently signed by Flag-star Cos. and the NAACP.

Your editorial states, “Others in the civil rights movement question whether Flagstar should be allowed to own a (NFL) team. . . .” Neither Flagstar or any of its restaurant and food service companies are seeking an NFL franchise. In a private venture unrelated to Flagstar, Jerome J. Richardson, our chairman and chief executive officer, and several other investors are seeking an NFL franchise in the Carolinas.

Your editorial also suggests, “Denny’s needs to spread the minority-owned franchises outside of minority areas, too.” In our agreement with the NAACP, we have already committed to identify specific opportunities for minority restaurant franchisees in minority as well as non-minority neighborhoods or communities. We will be aggressively working with government agencies, financial institutions and minority organizations to provide franchise business opportunities for minorities and reduce any potential barriers for minorities opening new franchise restaurants.

We believe our comprehensive fair share agreement with the NAACP demonstrates our commitment to fair and equitable treatment of all customers and will provide significant opportunities for minorities across the United States.

KAREN F. RANDALL

Director of Public Relations

Flagstar Cos., Spartanburg, S.C.