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re: Cracker Barrel going woke?
Posted on 8/21/25 at 10:52 am to leeman101
Posted on 8/21/25 at 10:52 am to leeman101
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Maybe it is time for a change to get rid of the rusty old farm implements and creepy old pictures from the 1800's and early 1900's. Finally they are going give it a more modern look. They have the same look inside as they did since last century. Outdated and dingy. I never like the wait times.
Oh yay. A useless, expensive, overhaul that does zero to address the problem. That’ll work!!
I regularly eat at a catfish place in the damn middle of nowhere. Practically on the Shiloh battlefield. It’s rural. It’s down a narrow road. It’s old. It has gravel parking. It has old pictures on the wall. It has old confederate money in cases.
You know what else? It’s packed on lunch and dinner on weekdays. There is always a wait on the weekends with an extended wait after 4 on Friday and Saturday.
Why? The food is good. The service is good. And they don’t push tranny bullshite. That is, and will always be the formula for restaurant success. Good food… good service… no bullshite. Provide that and it will succeed.
It’s not throwing out items hanging from the ceiling and getting rid of an old picture of a person who scares current gays because they wouldn’t have been open to pride parades.
If a restaurant is failing…. Look at what is on the plate. Ask the people that have turned around Chili’s for advice on that.
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 10:54 am
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Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:02 am to InkStainedWretch
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I would be happy if they could just put two eggs over easy, sausage, grits and biscuits and gravy on a plate in edible fashion and actually at least warm instead of cold (I generally prefer my breakfasts hot.) Cracker Barrel hasn’t come close to doing that in my last few visits there which is why I haven’t been back in ages and have no immediate plans to go back.
Bingo. This is the cause. You echo why these customers they want back are leaving. Yet…. They stupidly do not see it right in front of their faces.
They could overhaul the food to again match old country food preparation and quality. It’s not hard. But no…. Waste company money on image and branding while serving the same cut rate crap.
Shoneys has room on the bench next to them Cracker Barrel.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:17 am to Oates Mustache
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When people repeatedly say, "know your audience", this is an example of that. Their client base is likely 90% conservative, older people, and you just made them angry. Stupid business decision.
It seems intentional to do this now. This isn’t 2021.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:28 am to CleverUserName
That's Buford Pusser country.
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 11:47 am
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:31 am to CleverUserName
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Bingo. This is the cause. You echo why these customers they want back are leaving. Yet…. They stupidly do not see it right in front of their faces.
Didn't this new CEO say she was hiring nothing but DEI?
Could explain the drop in quality if all the managers are DEI hires.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:32 am to loogaroo
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Didn't this new CEO say she was hiring nothing but DEI?
Could explain the drop in quality if all the managers are DEI hires.
Shareholders are going to end up filing a class action lawsuit against this moonbat.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:34 am to bengalman
WH staff can kick CB’s staff out back on their cig breaks.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:43 am to Darth_Vader
Her dental midline is way off. First thing i notice in that pic
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Why would a restaurant that specializes in traditional Southern dishes and “down home” rustic atmosphere think it’s a good idea to associate with degenerate homosexual fetishism?
ETA, nevermind, now I know why they would. Here’s their CEO…
Chalk up one more thing gone to shite because of liberal white women.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:43 am to cardswinagain
It's really s shame. When I was a kid, Cracker Barrel was a treat to be had on our yearly treks to the Smoky Mountains.
It won't be long and they'll be shuttering up, and be cast into the dustbin of childhood memories like Shoney's, Panchos, and Po Folks.
It won't be long and they'll be shuttering up, and be cast into the dustbin of childhood memories like Shoney's, Panchos, and Po Folks.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 12:28 pm to TheFonz
Today they have lost $8 share according to Clay and Buck.
Really dumb corporate shite. Completely out of touch with their own customer base. Good lawd. Self inflicted.
Really dumb corporate shite. Completely out of touch with their own customer base. Good lawd. Self inflicted.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:07 pm to CleverUserName
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Good food… good service… no bullshite. Provide that and it will succeed.
The keys to restaurant success. It’s amazing how many eating establishments can’t figure this out.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:10 pm to chalmetteowl
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It ain’t that much different
Except it's staler than a ...uh, a stale cracker.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 6:11 pm to CleverUserName
The grits has absolutely no seasoning whatsoever. Have to put a ton of salt and pepper on them.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:10 pm to TheFonz
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It won't be long and they'll be shuttering up, and be cast into the dustbin of childhood memories like Shoney's, Panchos, and Po Folks.
We will always have Golden Corral!
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Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:15 pm to GaPhan
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A seasoned executive with a track record of success, Ms. Masino has more than 30 years of experience driving innovation and growth for globally loved and recognized restaurant and retail brands.
IF she's so good at this, why has she had so many different jobs like this? Hmm...
Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:40 pm to Oates Mustache
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When people repeatedly say, "know your audience", this is an example of that. Their client base is likely 90% conservative, older people, and you just made them angry.
Stupid business decision.
Unless they are actively attempting to change their customer base.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:43 pm to MemphisGuy
To what customer base?
Pink haired clown acts?
Pink haired clown acts?
Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:49 pm to Pettifogger
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they're taking away all the Cracker Barrell kitschiness and basically going farmhouse chic inside too
You’re being extremely generous. Looks more like the modern McDonalds. Stale white walls with cheap arse tiles.
I guarantee you Cracker Barrel will not survive this.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 7:17 am to cardswinagain
I was told by the board lefties that going would increase sales and profits. Did that happen?
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