Originally Published: 04 NOV 25 06:57 ET Updated: 04 NOV 25 10:18 ET

New York (CNN) — Denny’s, the struggling, 72-year-old diner chain , is selling itself to a group of investors who are taking the business private.

The company announced Monday that it’s sold itself to TriArtisan Capital Advisors, a private equity firm that also owns P.F. Chang’s, and Yadav Enterprises, a major Denny’s franchisee, in a $322 million deal (excluding its substantial debt load).

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Denny’s board approved the deal. If accepted by shareholders, Denny’s stock will be delisted from the Nasdaq, ending a nearly six-decade run on the public stock market.

Shares jumped 50% in early trading Tuesday. Prior to Tuesday, the st

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