Cracker Barrel

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2022

The Bottom Line: The activist investor and owner of Steak n Shake has tried several times to get on the family-dining chain’s board, with no success. It’s not stopping him from trying again.

Leadership

Sardar Biglari makes yet another run at revamping Cracker Barrel’s board

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 19, 2022

The big shareholder has tapped former Noodles CEO Kevin Reddy and former Bloomin’ executive Jody Bilney in his sixth attempt to get a foothold within the company.

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Marketing

These are not your grandpa’s breakfast hangouts

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2022

A.m. specialists young and old are enlivening the morning market in a push for younger, more affluent patrons. Grab a breakfast cocktail and read how.

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Food

Cracker Barrel sheds 'old country store' image for a hipper vibe with menu upgrades

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 28, 2022

In a push to expand its customer base and increase check averages, the chain is focusing on breakfast customization, plant-based choices and on-trend menu items.

Financing

As sales and profits flag, Cracker Barrel tries pricier food and more tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The chain wants to attract different types of guests, particularly younger people who spend more.

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Financing

Sardar Biglari calls for the ouster of Cracker Barrel’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2022

The Bottom Line: The owner of Steak n Shake, who has tried and failed repeatedly to get on the Cracker Barrel board or get it to pay a higher dividend, wants Sandra Cochran replaced.

Operations