Sardar Biglari calls on Cracker Barrel shareholders to oppose the CEO and board member in the vote
Cracker Barrel Shareholder Discontent Activist investor Sardar Biglari is intensifying his efforts against Cracker Barrel’s management, urging shareholders to vote against CEO Julie Fels Masino and director Gilbert Davila at the company’s upcoming annual meeting. This call comes as two major proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, recommended voting against several […]
Investors urged to remove DEI specialist after rebranding failure at Cracker Barrel
Calls for Change at Cracker Barrel’s Board Two prominent voting firms are urging shareholders to remove certain members of Cracker Barrel’s board, including a marketing executive involved in the chain’s problematic logo redesign. Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis expressed their concerns on Monday, stating that the Southern Dining chain needs to make some changes. […]
Cracker Barrel’s CEO discusses the motivation behind the effort to alter the logo.
Cracker Barrel’s Logo Revamp Explained During a recent conference in New York City, Cracker Barrel’s President and CEO, Julie Fels Masino, shared insights about the company’s controversial logo redesign earlier this year. At the 13D Monitor’s Active Passive Investor Summit, Masino stated that the decision to update the logo stemmed from a desire to enhance […]
Steak ‘n Shake’s CEO Sardar Biglari talks about the competition with Cracker Barrel
Steak ‘n Shake is launching a bold Americana campaign featuring a massive American flag, unique menu items like a Bitcoin burger, and fries that have a special certification. This initiative, inspired by the Iranian-born CEO’s beliefs, aims to rekindle pride in American values. “Of course, we’re proud of American traditions—who wouldn’t be?” said Sardar Biglari, […]
Cracker Barrel CEO says logo change wasn’t based on beliefs.
Cracker Barrel’s CEO Addresses Controversial Logo Change On Tuesday, Cracker Barrel’s CEO, Julie Fels Masino, defended the controversial logo change of the restaurant chain, stating it was not politically motivated but aimed at improving visibility for motorists. This response came during the 13D Monitor Active/Passive Investor Summit in New York, amid ongoing scrutiny from activist […]
Cracker Barrel gives free pancakes to NFL fans following its logo rebranding mistake
Cracker Barrel’s New Strategy to Attract Customers This Fall Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is revamping its approach to draw in diners this fall, especially after a challenging summer. Months after facing backlash over a controversial logo that sparked criticism, the Southern dining chain is now offering free pancakes to NFL fans as a way […]
Cracker Barrel parts ways with consulting firm following unsuccessful brand update
Cracker Barrel Parts Ways with Consulting Agency Following Backlash Cracker Barrel has decided to end its relationship with the consulting firm Prophet after facing significant backlash related to a recent brand refresh. In a press release released Thursday, the company detailed various organizational changes, including the hiring of a new vice president dedicated to menu […]
Cracker Barrel terminates its collaboration with consulting firm Prophet following strong criticism over logo change.
Cracker Barrel Ends Partnership with Prophet After Backlash Cracker Barrel has decided to sever ties with the consulting firm Prophet, which was behind its controversial rebranding efforts. The restaurant chain faced significant backlash when loyal customers felt that their favorite aspects of the brand were compromised following the release of a new logo and updated […]
Maple Street Biscuit Company closes 14 restaurants owned by Cracker Barrel.
Maple Street Biscuit Company Closes Locations Amid Financial Challenges Maple Street Biscuit Company, a chain that’s part of Cracker Barrel, has recently shut down over a dozen locations that weren’t meeting financial goals. During a revenue call last week, Cracker Barrel announced that the closures would affect 14 locations in the fiscal year 2026. Interestingly, […]
Cracker Barrel loses appeal as Republican customers leave due to logo issue, according to a report
Recent data indicates that Republican diners have abandoned Cracker Barrel following a controversy over a new logo, causing the Southern-style dining chain to drop from its position as the fastest-growing breakfast chain in the U.S. The chain, famous for its chicken fried steak, biscuits, and grits, saw an 8% decline in growth from mid-August to […]