Financing
Cracker Barrel sees some early signs of a comeback
The highwayside family-dining chain is still losing customers. But the company says efforts to improve value and service are showing some results.
Financing
Why activist investors are so interested in restaurants right now
The Bottom Line: Sardar Biglari kicked off the latest proxy this week with another one against Cracker Barrel. But it isn’t the only one as shareholders grow antsy with underwhelming stock performances.
The segment and its sub-sectors like the buffets market haven't had an easy time post-pandemic, prompting many members of the old guard to arm themselves with shiny new upstarts as future growth vehicles. But there's still plenty of effort being spent on helping the longtime leaders keep their footing, as this look at the Top 10 shows.