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America's favorite family-style chains

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store leads the way again.
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Photograph courtesy of Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has been expanding its reach through acquisitions, recently purchasing fast casual Maple Street Biscuit Co. and making a big investment in eatertainment brand Punch Bowl Social. Cracker Barrel’s Holler & Dash biscuit concept is being folded into the Maple Street acquisition.

Family StyleService & HospitalityUnit Appearance & AmbianceFood & BeverageConvenience & TakeoutValueOverall Score
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store66.3%59.8%57.9%57.1%50.3%58.1%
First Watch65.0%55.9%59.6%56.4%43.6%56.7%
Old Country Buffet65.6%50.6%55.1%56.3%49.1%54.1%

Source: Technomic Ignite consumer data; scores represent the percentage of respondents who strongly agree with the statements, on a scale of 1 to 5.

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