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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cracker Barrel CEO Describes Feeling ‘Rejected by America’ After Redesign Failure
Cracker Barrel CEO Reflects on Backlash Over Renovation Cracker Barrel’s CEO, Julie Masino, has expressed feelings of being “fired by America” following the criticism of the restaurant chain’s renovation design. In an interview with Glenn Beck from The Blaze, she addressed the situation months after the company decided to pause renovations and revert to its […]
Cracker Barrel’s CEO Julie Masino expresses feeling rejected by America due to the backlash over the logo redesign.
Cracker Barrel’s CEO Reflects on Backlash over Renovation In a recent interview, Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino shared her feelings about the significant backlash following the restaurant’s renovation design, admitting that she feels like she was “fired by America.” Masino spoke about her leadership position with Glenn Beck, who was surprised she remained in her […]