Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has built its reputation on serving Southern comfort food and nostalgic favorites — which may explain why some discontinued menu items continue to spark passionate reactions from loyal customers. From black-eyed peas and fried haddock to red-eye gravy and fried chicken livers, fans have taken to social media and online forums … Read more
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business as it works to cut debt and improve profits. The Southern country-themed chain said Monday it sold the Maple Street brand and assets tied to 35 locations to Biscuit Belly LLC. Cracker Barrel will close the remaining 16 Maple Street restaurants. … Read more
In the spirit of the great American road trip, and ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Cracker Barrel wants to feed — and fuel — travelers who are hitting the road. The homestyle cooking chain’s new “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” promotion — running through July 26 — wants to give 250 Cracker Barrel … Read more
Cracker Barrel is now putting the “old” back into “Old Country Store” with the return of two classic menu items. The Tennessee-based restaurant chain revealed Tuesday that its Hamburger Steak, plus its Eggs in the Basket — both comfort food staples — are “returning by popular demand.” “Winter calls for comfort and connection, and nothing delivers … Read more
For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year’s Day. The dish is associated with a “mystical and mythical power to bring good luck” in the year ahead, according to writer John Egerton in his book “Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History.” For years, Cracker Barrel served as a reliable … Read more
Stars and stripes so towering they’re barely legal, Bitcoin burgers, and MAHA-approved fries — Steak ‘n Shakes’ red, white, and blue blitz is part of its mission to Make Americana Great Again. The patriotic push is also an extension of the Iranian-born CEO’s own scruples, he tells The Post in an exclusive interview. “American values … Read more
Cracker Barrel on Wednesday released its fourth quarter earnings results, but much of the attention centered on the restaurant chain’s swift reversal of its controversial logo redesign that went viral online. The company — based out of Lebanon, Tennessee — reported total revenue of $868 million, down 2.9% from the same quarter last year. The company also said that … Read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is calling off its makeover. After months of customer outrage over revamped logos, redesigned dining rooms and lower food quality, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain announced Tuesday that it’s suspending its store remodels and doubling down on the food that made it famous. “You’ve shared your voices in recent weeks, not just on our … Read more
A Boston Globe food critic Devra First defended Cracker Barrel’s controversial rebrand in a new piece, mocking detractors as having “biscuits for brains.” “It would be nice if every single small thing did not now have to become a pawn in a ginned-up culture war,” Devra First wrote Tuesday. “However, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain Cracker Barrel … Read more
The fallout from Cracker Barrel’s logo change and restaurant makeover isn’t over. Shares of the food chain plunged Thursday as customer backlash and investor unease drove the chain’s worst losing streak in months. Shares of Cracker Barrel tumbled more than 12% on Thursday, the steepest drop since April. The stock, down 16.47%, is on pace … Read more
Cracker Barrel is barreling along with its modern makeover. After months of criticism from fans over the chain’s remodeling efforts, Cracker Barrel announced a logo change and menu updates on Tuesday, Aug. 19. For the first time in 48 years, the Cracker Barrel logo will be text-only with no images. When Cracker Barrel first opened … Read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants have been around since 1969, nestled strategically off interstates to attract drivers with their convenience, southern hospitality, range of food options and affordable menu prices. But Cracker Barrel may be losing its charm amid a physical makeover, according to some. Rachel Love, a 38-year-old Tennessee resident and self-proclaimed Cracker Barrel fan, … Read more
Your favorite childhood snack is spicing things up. For the first time in nearly a decade, Ritz Bits Cracker Sandwiches are introducing a brand-new flavor: Spicy Queso. The new flavor is a “layered experience,” adding a spicy kick to the beloved rich, creamy cheese flavor. Ritz Bitz Cracker Sandwiches have introduced the Spicy Queso flavor. … Read more