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Cracker Barrel

Financing

The holidays were good to Cracker Barrel

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2019

Takeout sales grew 20% last quarter as the company’s focus on Thanksgiving and Christmas paid off.

Financing

Activist restaurant investors are bullies in better suits

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Some say they light a fire under management. Others just see brands going up in flames.

Financing

Sardar Biglari quietly sells some Cracker Barrel stock

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2018

The sale is the Steak ‘n Shake owner is quietly reducing his holdings, which is big for both him and Cracker Barrell, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Is Cracker Barrel’s off-premise push hurting in-store traffic?

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 27, 2018

The chain’s traffic continues to decline, and the CEO thinks delivery pressure is to blame.

Marketing

10 limited-time offers with the most consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2018

These LTOs tempted customers in October.

Marketing

10 limited-time offers with top consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2018

See which LTOs resonated with customers the most during September, when comfort foods made a comeback.

Financing

Cracker Barrel looks to reverse 3.5% traffic decline in Q4

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2018

The family dining chain is betting on fried chicken to lure customers.

Operations

Restaurant operators brace for Hurricane Florence

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 12, 2018

Owners on the Carolina coast and beyond are implementing emergency plans for before, during and after what’s predicted to be a massive storm.

Food

7 chain menu items that mark summer’s transition to fall

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2018

Operators take advantage of the shoulder season to refresh the food and drink lineup.

Consumer Trends

Millennial parents name the most kid-friendly chains

By Patricia Cobe on May 23, 2018

Consumers with young children reveal their favorite restaurants for their families.

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