Cracker Barrel redesign ignites a nostalgia discussion as longtime supporters express their concerns
The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has been a fixture since 1969, strategically located near interstates to cater to travelers with its southern hospitality, diverse menu, and reasonably priced meals. Yet, some believe the charm might be fading as locations undergo changes. Rachel Love, a 38-year-old fan from Tennessee, recently caught the restaurant chain’s eye […]
FDA escalates oyster cracker recall to Class II
Thousands of oyster crackers have been recalled after food manufacturers detect possible contamination including “foreign materials.” Ohio food manufacturer Shearer's Foods, LLC, began recalls on February 21st. On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded its recall to Class II, the second highest risk classification. Class II recalls include “where the probability of […]
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 […]
Cracker Barrel accused of refusing service to group of special needs students at Waldorf, Md. restaurant
A Cracker Barrel restaurant reportedly refused to serve a group of students with disabilities who were on a field trip from a Maryland public school district. On December 3, a group of 11 Charles County Public Schools students and seven staff members visited a Cracker Barrel facility in Waldorf, Maryland, as part of a community-based […]
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 […]