Cracker Barrel to pay for outgoing CEO’s security, $4.6M severance after failed rebrand
Julie Masino will receive $4.63 million in severance plus security costs after stepping down as Cracker Barrel CEO amid the failed rebrand fallout.
New CEO inherits Cracker Barrel still recovering from rebrand backlash
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down following a slow recovery from a failed rebrand. While foot traffic and stock trends improve, sales remain below last year's levels.
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to step down
Following a controversial rebranding effort and continued push to return to positive traffic, Cracker Barrel parted ways with CEO Julie Masino on Monday.
Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations
The restaurant chain sold 35 Maple Street locations and will close 16 others while raising $77 million through a property deal to help pay down debt.
Cracker Barrel sales, traffic continue to slump months after failed rebrand
Cracker Barrel reports another revenue decline following last summer's rebranding controversy, but CEO Julie Masino sees early turnaround signs emerging.
Cracker Barrel responds to reports about employee dining requirements during work travel
Cracker Barrel clarified its employee dining policy after viral reports claimed workers must eat exclusively at company restaurants during business travel.
Cracker Barrel diners are sounding the alarm; here’s what reportedly has them furious
Cracker Barrel customers slammed the restaurant chain for poor food quality as the company works to regain customer confidence after its failed rebrand.
Cracker Barrel’s turnaround hits early snags; CEO warns recovery will 'take time' after rebrand fiasco
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino admitted the company's turnaround is taking longer than expected after summer controversy hurt consumer trust and recovery efforts.
Cracker Barrel CEO says she felt like she got 'fired by America' after redesign backlash
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino reflected on being "fired by America" after massive customer backlash over the restaurant's remodeling earlier this year.
DEI consultant resigns from Cracker Barrel board after heated proxy fight
Cracker Barrel shareholders backed nine of 10 board nominees, including CEO Julie Felss Masino.
Activist investor pushes Cracker Barrel shareholders to oust DEI specialist
Cracker Barrel faces proxy fight as activist investor claims company's rebranding "fiasco" destroyed $1.2 billion in shareholder value amid leadership controversy.
Cracker Barrel CEO breaks silence on logo U-turn
Julie Felss Masino discusses Cracker Barrel's failed logo update and ongoing pressure from activist investor Sardar Biglari at a New York investing conference.
Cracker Barrel co-founder says CEO 'knows very little' about the company following $700M rebrand failure
Tommy Lowe argues that CEO Julie Felss Masino and the board don't understand Cracker Barrel's clientele, calling its $700 rebrand failure a "waste of money."
Cracker Barrel dumps consulting firm Prophet after major rebrand backlash from customers
Cracker Barrel ends partnership with Prophet consulting firm after intense customer backlash over failed rebrand that stripped away beloved Americana décor.
Cracker Barrel-owned chain closes 14 locations
Maple Street Biscuit Company closed 14 underperforming locations as parent company Cracker Barrel faces continued fallout from its failed rebranding effort.
Cracker Barrel CEO Masino admits in earnings call, underestimating customer connection to iconic style
The Tennessee-based restaurant chain pivoted back to traditional branding and signage after customers expressed strong opposition to modern logo and store redesigns.
Cracker Barrel to report earnings for the first time since $700M rebrand failure
When the restaurant chain reports earnings on Wednesday, investors will get a fresh look at how the company is faring following a failed summer rebrand.
Cracker Barrel returning to handmade biscuits, latest in series of changes after customers speak out
Cracker Barrel eliminated DEI programs and suspended plans for restaurant remodels following customer backlash over a logo change.
Cracker Barrel drops restaurant remodels after fan outrage
The restaurant chain halted remodeling plans at 660 locations following fierce criticism from customers who opposed the modern interior changes and new logo design.
Trump posts AI video dancing with Cracker Barrel's 'old timer' after company reverses logo change
Trump posted an AI-generated video mocking Cracker Barrel's controversial logo rebranding effort that removed the "old timer" before the company reversed course.













