Denny's vs Lone Star:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Denny's had more branded searches than Lone Star among casual dining chains in New Zealand. Denny's was estimated to have 11.2K branded searches compared to Lone Star’s 5.9K, and held a 32% Share of Search versus Lone Star’s 16.8%.
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Which is more popular in search, Denny's or Lone Star?
Compare the sit-down restaurant chains New Zealanders book for family meals. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Denny's, Lone Star. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Denny's | Speight's Ale House | Cobb & Co | Lone Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37% | 31.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.2% | 35.9% | 15% | 13% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.3% | 34.1% | 15.7% | 14.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.9% | 35.8% | 20.2% | 14.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 30% | 36.1% | 18.9% | 14.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.6% | 37.2% | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.7% | 33.6% | 18.1% | 14.7% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 31.5% | 19% | 18.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.2% | 32.4% | 19% | 16.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.4% | 29.8% | 24.3% | 15.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 32% | 31.6% | 19.6% | 16.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
How has the Denny's and Lone Star comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Denny's was ahead of Lone Star in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Denny's’ estimated Share of Search among casual dining chains in New Zealand moved from 37% to 32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14K to 11.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lone Star’s estimated Share of Search among casual dining chains in New Zealand moved from 13.3% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5K to 5.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand casual dining chains in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Denny's gained estimated Share of Search among casual dining chains in New Zealand, from 30.4% to 32%.
In August 2026, Lone Star gained estimated Share of Search among casual dining chains in New Zealand, from 15.5% to 16.8%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Denny's’ and Lone Star’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Denny's
13 branded search terms
- denny's
- denny's menu
- denny's near me
- dennys
- dennys co nz
- dennys highland park
- dennys hrs
- dennys menu
- dennys near me
- dennys new zealand
- dennys nz
- dennys online
- dennys restaurant
Lone Star
12 branded search terms
- lone star botany menu
- lone star cafe near me
- lone star dinner menu
- lone star hamilton menu
- lone star menu
- lone star menu prices
- lone star near me
- lone star restaurant
- lone star restaurant locations
- lone star westgate menu
- lonestar nz
- the lone star restaurant
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