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re: Cracker Barrel going woke?

Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:26 pm to
Posted by HeadCall
Member since Feb 2025
5715 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:26 pm to
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It's executive hubris. Their top folks are dead set on a new look and new experience and want to court new consumers.


Nope. Wanna guess who Cracker Barrel’s biggest investor is?
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
109619 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:27 pm to
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Nope. Wanna guess who Cracker Barrel’s biggest investor is?


Weren't they bought out by private equity somewhat recently? That seems to be the surefire death knell for these chain restaurants.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Make Orwell Fiction Again
Member since Sep 2003
135492 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:28 pm to
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Cracker Barrel going woke
Swimming against the current.

Sometimes, when you swim against the current, you get the Bear ...

Posted by Neutral Underground
Member since Mar 2024
2720 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:28 pm to
"Hold my beer, Bud Light!"
Posted by UncleFestersLegs
Member since Nov 2010
16381 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:31 pm to
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Nevermind, he probably can’t define what a woman is.
Posted by HeadCall
Member since Feb 2025
5715 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:32 pm to
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Weren't they bought out by private equity somewhat recently? That seems to be the surefire death knell for these chain restaurants.


Black Rock is their largest shareholder.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
109619 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:33 pm to
Those freaking glasses have become a new telltale sign.
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
9606 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:33 pm to
When they got rid of all the antiques and decor from the walls, that was the beginning of the end. That was their whole schtick.
Posted by Crimson
Member since Jan 2013
1799 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:34 pm to
They’ve been trending is way for years. Just go look at who comprises their board.

They started hawking alcohol a few years ago to try and branch out.

Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15646 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:36 pm to
I had my 1st Cracker Barrel experience last week. My 93 year old MIL wanted chicken & dumplins for her BDay. Got there about 5:30. I ordered the Thur special Turkey & Dressing & the waitress said "We out of that" ok out of the the main feature dish of the day. So I ordered Country Fried Steak w mashed potatoes. Waitress said "We out of mashed potatoes"

I ended up w a shitty over priced cheese burger
Posted by BuzzSaw 12
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Member since Dec 2010
6771 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:38 pm to
Looks like I'll be buying some puts on Cracker Barrel stock in the near future. What dumbasses.
Posted by UncleFestersLegs
Member since Nov 2010
16381 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:40 pm to
They dumped the grilled catfish at my local 5 years ago. Haven't been back since
Posted by Rex Feral
Member since Jan 2014
15943 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:40 pm to
In that case, I want them to change their name to European American Barrel.
Posted by hogcard1964
Alabama
Member since Jan 2017
17364 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:43 pm to
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The snowflakes will be melting about this one


I don't know. I would think liberals and Marxists would be in favor of this.
Posted by terd ferguson
Darren Wilson Fan Club President
Member since Aug 2007
113883 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:43 pm to
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It ain’t that much different


They got rid of the cracker AND the barrel
Posted by CatsGoneWild
Pigeon forge, Tennessee
Member since Jan 2008
14797 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:44 pm to
They had rainbow rocking chairs for pride month. Now this. Just like bud light, John Deere and Harley. Why go against your audience?
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
109619 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:45 pm to
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quote:
The snowflakes will be melting about this one


I love the people thinking this is some sort of big WIN for a corporate organization.
Posted by LSUSkip
Central, LA
Member since Jul 2012
24717 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:46 pm to
The one in BR is garbage. Twice i have gone there and sat for minutes without anyone coming to the table, and eventually got up and left without anyone having ever even come to get drink orders.

quote:

Why go against your audience?


Because they're more educated, they know what their clientele needs. It doesn't matter what they want.
This post was edited on 8/20/25 at 4:50 pm
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
112428 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:47 pm to
Welp, frick them
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