Cracker Barrel is reintroducing two beloved menu items, Hamburger Steak and Eggs in the Basket.
Cracker Barrel Revives Classic Menu Items Cracker Barrel is bringing back some beloved favorites to its menu, specifically two classic dishes that many customers have missed. The well-known Tennessee restaurant chain announced that its Hamburger Steak and Eggs in the Basket will return. They cited “popular demand” as the reason for this revival. Thomas Yun, […]
Oil prices may increase by $3 per barrel due to worries about lost exports from Venezuela.
Oil Prices May Rise Slightly Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty Experts suggest that rising geopolitical uncertainties, along with decreasing Venezuelan exports, might lead to slight increases in oil and gasoline prices in the near future. However, prices at the pump are expected to stay at their lowest levels since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Andy Lipow, […]
Customers Furious as Cracker Barrel Takes Another Poor Action
Cracker Barrel Faces Backlash Over New Year’s Tradition Cracker Barrel is once again in hot water, this time upsetting loyal customers in the South by abandoning longstanding New Year’s Day customs. In early September 2025, the chain took a step back from plans to modernize its look—ditching its traditional logo featuring the character Uncle Herschel […]
Cracker Barrel unexpectedly skips New Year’s black-eyed peas
Cracker Barrel Discontinues Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day For many in the South, black-eyed peas have been a traditional dish served on New Year’s Day for generations. Author John Egerton, in his book “Southern Cooking: At Home, on the Street, and in History,” notes that this dish is tied to “mystical, mythical forces that […]
Cracker Barrel removes black-eyed peas from its New Year’s Day menu
Decline of Black-Eyed Peas at Cracker Barrel For years, black-eyed peas have held a special place in Southern New Year’s Day traditions. According to Southern food author John Egerton, these peas are thought to bring good luck for the coming year. Cracker Barrel has been a go-to spot for those wanting to maintain their New […]
New Gun Barrel Background Check Rule Begins January 1, 2026
California’s New Gun Barrel Regulations Starting January 1, 2026, California will limit gun barrel sales to licensed dealers and mandate background checks for such transactions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed this regulation into law on October 10, 2025, emphasizing that all sales of gun barrels must occur through licensed firearms dealers. These dealers will now also […]
Cracker Barrel faces food issues following logo dispute
Cracker Barrel Faces Customer Backlash Over Quality and Branding Changes Cracker Barrel’s CEO, Julie Masino, recently spoke about the significant pushback the company has encountered following a controversial redesign this year. Many customers feel the restaurant’s food quality has declined, citing issues like cold biscuits and reheated sides. The decision to change the iconic logo […]
Cracker Barrel will compensate students who were reportedly refused service due to their disability.
Cracker Barrel Settles Discrimination Allegations After nearly a year-long investigation, Cracker Barrel has come to an agreement with a Maryland school regarding claims of discrimination against special education students. In December 2024, a group of 11 students from Dr. James Crake Elementary School took part in a field trip aimed at helping students with disabilities […]
Cracker Barrel stock drops over 10% as logo issue leads to reduced expectations.
Cracker Barrel has downgraded its sales outlook for the current fiscal year after reporting first-quarter sales that fell short of expectations, a situation exacerbated by an unsuccessful attempt to update its logo and restaurant designs. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain revealed on Tuesday that its sales for the three months ending October 31 dropped by 5.7%, […]
Cracker Barrel Patrons Complain About Decrease in Food Quality
Recent reports indicate that some Cracker Barrel patrons have noticed discrepancies in menu items, coinciding with a recent controversy over the chain’s logo redesign. The Wall Street Journal highlighted on Tuesday that regular customers are voicing concerns about the quality of meals and changes to the menu. To streamline kitchen operations and cut costs, the […]