NORTH HIGHLANDS (CBS13) – A North Highlands restaurant that has served loyal customers for 40 years is closing its doors.

The Denny’s Restaurant on Watt Avenue will close at 4:00 this afternoon after the owner decided not to renew the lease on the building.

Nearly 30 employees will lose their jobs.

“I’m very sad,” said Carolyn, a long-time waitress at the Denny’s. “this is more my home than anything.”

A few of the employees have been hired by other Denny’s restaurants in the area.