How Cracker Barrel weathered a PR disaster - and bounced back ‘My biggest question is: What was the point?’ said one marketing expert The Independent UK · Oct 28
The Cheesecake Factory won’t save MAGA The president’s love of kitsch once charmed his base. Now it’s finally failing him Salon · Oct 28
Battle-scarred Cracker Barrel launches holiday menu with new entrees and past favorites The return to classics comes after a tough 18-month stretch for the Tennessee-based company The Independent UK · Oct 23
Fast Food Isn’t Cheap Anymore — 7 Sit-Down Restaurant Deals That Can Cost Less Fast food used to be the obvious choice when you wanted to spend as little as possible on a meal away from home. That calculation has become harder as combo meals, premium sandwiches and add-ons push quick-service restaurant bills higher. Meanwhile, some sit-down restaurants have introduced lunch specials, early-week promotions… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 10
Cracker Barrel Stock Is Rallying Again, But the Turnaround Still Has a Traffic Problem Cracker Barrel shares rose over 12% after Q4 2026 earnings beat estimates, but non-recurring items, declining traffic, and high short interest raise questions about the rally's durability. MarketBeat · Sep 25
Court Grants TRO Barring "Threatening, Intimidating, and Retaliation Action … Without a Legitimate Law Enforcement Purpose" Against ICE Watcher From Judge Michael Newman (S.D. Ohio) Friday in Moorman v. Doe No. 1; since this is a decision at the… The post Court Grants TRO Barring "Threatening, Intimidating, and Retaliation Action … Without a Legitimate Law Enforcement Purpose" Against ICE Watcher appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 7
I invented the text-message restaurant order in 2005. Twenty years later, I know what comes next My tech is behind over 800 restaurant brands including Shake Shack, Waffle House, Cracker Barrel, Five Guys and Panda Express. But we need a new direction. Fortune · Sep 1
Eating at Cracker Barrel? 6 Things Regulars Know That First-Timers May Not Walking through the front doors of a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store transports you straight to a nostalgic, old-fashioned general store complete with rocking chairs on the front porch and checkers by the fireplace. For loyal patrons, this Southern-themed highway staple represents a comforting meal and a familiar roadside haven… Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 29
Trump’s catering-truck farce Trump usually directs the food spectacle. The reported catering-truck escape briefly made him part of the scenery Salon · Aug 12
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The only thing more surprising than Cracker Barrel CEO’s exit may be its pick to replace her Julie Masino had steadied Cracker Barrel after last year’s logo firestorm. Her replacement oversaw a stock decline at his last job. Fortune · Jul 30
A bad logo could cost you your job Cracker Barrel’s CEO steps down after facing tumultuous backlash. Creative Bloq · Jul 29
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Steps Down Nearly a Year After 'Woke' Logo Backlash That Left Her Feeling 'Fired By America'— Former Yum! Executive David Deno to Take Over Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) CEO Julie Masino is stepping down, the company announced Monday, nearly a year after its controversial branding modernization sparked political backlash. Benzinga · Jul 28
'Go Woke, Go Broke' Curse Strikes Again? Cracker Barrel CEO Exits Amid Failed Rebrand and Trump Criticism Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino resigns after three years of steering the company. She will be replaced by David Deno in October. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Cracker Barrel names a new CEO after turbulent year and controversial rebrand IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Jul 27 Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year Julie Masino faced criticism as restaurant chain was called ‘woke’ and ‘soulless’ after unveiling modernized logo
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Why is Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino stepping down? Cracker Barrel has announced that CEO Julie Masino will step down on August 10, nearly a year after the restaurant chain's controversial rebranding effort triggered widespread customer backlash and contributed to declining sales. David Deno, the former CEO of Bloomin' Brands, will take over as chief executive, while Masino will…
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Cracker Barrel CEO steps down after rebrand cost company $94 million in one day The company lost $94 million in one day last year after a disastrous rebrand sparked MAGA backlash
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Cracker Barrel closes all locations of sister restaurant amid selloff Maple Street Biscuit Company represented 2 percent of Cracker Barrel’s annual revenue
The Guardian - US · Jul 8 Items found behind a Georgia Cracker Barrel lead to charges in 1985 Ohio murder Modern forensic science analysis leads to arrest in murder of traveling salesman John Warren, authorities say
Barchart · Jun 14 A Major Short Squeeze Could Be Brewing in Cracker Barrel Stock Cracker Barrel stock is rallying after strong quarterly report and growing Wall Street optimism. With nearly a third of its float sold short, the stage could be set for a giant short squeeze.
MarketBeat · Jun 14 Cooking Up Profits: Cracker Barrel’s Turnaround Cracker Barrel successfully engineered an impressive operational turnaround by expanding profit margins and leveraging advanced artificial intelligence.
MarketBeat · Jun 11 Cracker Barrel Surges 23% as Earnings Beat Signals Turnaround Progress Cracker Barrel shares surged after a surprise earnings beat and higher guidance fueled optimism that its turnaround efforts are gaining traction.