Cracker Barrel apologizes after Maryland restaurant refused to serve special needs students

Cracker Barrel has apologized after one of its Maryland stores refused service to a group of local students with special needs. The chain claimed it was unable to accommodate the student's large party for reasons unrelated to disability, but acknowledged the situation was “unfortunate”. The Cracker Barrel exterior in Waldorf, Maryland, turned away a group […]

U.S. crude oil rises, trades around $69 per barrel – CNBC

Oil futures rose slightly on Thursday, with the U.S. benchmark trading around $69 a barrel, but the market outlook remains bearish. Global oil supply next year is expected to exceed demand by more than 1 million barrels per day, driven by strong growth in the United States, according to the International Energy Agency's monthly market […]

U.S. crude oil falls below $71 per barrel, continuing sell-off – CNBC

U.S. crude oil futures fell slightly on Wednesday, trading below $71 a barrel, after plunging in premarket trading on reports that Israel would not attack Iranian oil facilities. The U.S. benchmark fell by more than 4% on Tuesday after Israel told the U.S. it would limit retaliatory strikes to Iranian military targets, a senior Biden […]

Cracker Barrel CEO reveals turnaround plan — after admitting ‘not as relevant’

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Fels Masino announced a new three-year plan to revive the struggling Southern-themed chain after acknowledging the brand is “not as relevant as it once was.” The country chain, which features dishes like country fried steak and kitschy old country stores, plans to renovate its restaurants, offer new menu options and improve […]