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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) generates a steady flow of news related to its homestyle restaurant-and-retail operations, seasonal menu launches, corporate initiatives, and shareholder developments. Founded in 1969 in Lebanon, Tennessee, the company operates approximately 660 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations in 43 states and owns the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company. News about CBRL often reflects this dual focus on full-service dining and the Old Country Store retail experience.
On this page, readers can follow company announcements about new and returning menu items, seasonal promotions, and special offers. Recent examples include winter features such as the return of Hamburger Steak and Eggs in The Basket, the introduction of a Spicy Maple sauce, and limited-time items like the Breakfast Burger, Southern BBQ Ribs, Grandma’s Sampler, Steak & Eggs, and Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Holiday-focused news has highlighted promotions like free toys with kids’ meals, Holiday Heat & Serve meals designed for at-home gatherings, and Veterans Day offers for veterans and active-duty military.
Cracker Barrel news also covers financial and corporate updates, including quarterly earnings releases, outlook revisions, conference call announcements, and governance developments reported through press releases and SEC-related communications. Shareholder and proxy-related news items discuss board elections, advisory firm recommendations, and perspectives from activist investors and proxy advisors on the company’s performance and strategic plans.
By reviewing the CBRL news feed, investors and followers can see how Cracker Barrel communicates about its menu strategy, promotional activity, community and charitable initiatives through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation, and key financial and governance milestones. This page provides a centralized view of the company’s public announcements and third-party commentary that reference Cracker Barrel’s operations, brand, and stock.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) opened a new restaurant at 175 Jane Road, Annapolis, MD on February 2, 2026. The location is Cracker Barrel's 10th Maryland restaurant, employs approximately 160 team members, and donated $10,000 to the Maryland Food Bank.
The store offers dine-in, in-store pickup, curbside pickup, delivery via the Cracker Barrel app and website, regional-themed décor honoring Annapolis' maritime and military heritage, and regular hours beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) announced a partnership with America250 on January 30, 2026 to commemorate the United States Semiquincentennial. The collaboration will feature limited-time menu items, commemorative rocking chair designs, exclusive merchandise, and in-store storytelling experiences across select locations during 2026.
The company said the initiative aims to celebrate American traditions and bring guests together through special food offerings, memorabilia, and appearances at America250 events while honoring Cracker Barrel's heritage as a community gathering place.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) refreshed its winter menu on Jan 6, 2026, returning classics like Hamburger Steak and Eggs in The Basket and adding a new Spicy Maple sauce.
The chain is promoting a value-focused Meals for Two offering at $19.99 available all day Monday–Friday through May 3, 2026 (dine-in only), with optional soup and salad add-on for $5 per person.
Cracker Barrel (NYSE:CBRL) is offering holiday promotions beginning Dec 10, 2025: a free toy (up to $5) with every dine‑in kid's meal through Dec 24, 2025, weekday Meals for Two starting at $19.99 (Mon–Fri, all day) and Holiday Heat & Serve fully prepared meals available for pre‑order for pickup Dec 21–28 at nearly 660 stores nationwide. Heat & Serve options include ham and prime rib family dinners and seasonal pies. Terms apply for dine‑in only offers, toy value limits, and availability.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) reported Q1 fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2025: total revenue $797.2M (-5.7% vs prior year), GAAP net loss of $24.6M, adjusted EBITDA of $7.2M, and adjusted diluted EPS of ($0.74).
The company updated fiscal 2026 guidance: revenue $3.2B–$3.3B, adjusted EBITDA $70M–$110M (down from prior $150M–$190M), commodity and wage inflation outlook unchanged, capex cut to $110M–$125M, and a $0.25 quarterly dividend payable Feb 11, 2026.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) will release its fiscal 2026 first quarter results after market close on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Management will discuss results for the quarter ended October 31, 2025. The live webcast and an online replay will be available in the Events and Presentations section at the company investor website.
Contact details provided: Investor contact Adam Hanan and media contact Heidi Pearce. The company operates ~660 Cracker Barrel locations and owns Maple Street Biscuit Company.
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Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) reported preliminary results from its Nov 20, 2025 Annual Meeting: shareholders elected 9 of 10 board nominees, including CEO Julie Masino, and supported all other proposals.
Independent director Gilbert Dávila resigned and the Board size was reduced from 10 to 9. Shareholders approved amendments to the company's bylaws, an amendment to the Omnibus Incentive Plan, and executive compensation proposals. Results are preliminary and will be certified by the independent Inspector of Elections; final results will be filed on a Form 8-K.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) faces a formal withhold-vote recommendation from Egan-Jones Proxy Services ahead of the November 20, 2025 shareholder meeting.
Egan-Jones cited sustained financial underperformance: market capitalization about $730 million, total shareholder return down ~70% since early 2020, and net income down 82% from 2021–2025. The report highlights declining guest traffic, rising operating costs, weakening margins, deteriorating debt-service metrics, deferred capital investment, and a failed 2024 rebranding effort. Egan-Jones recommends withholding votes for CEO Julie Masino and four directors and warns the company may need asset sales or new capital without a credible turnaround.
Biglari Capital (NASDAQ:CBRL) urged Cracker Barrel shareholders on Nov 13, 2025 to vote AGAINST the re-election of certain directors via a GOLD proxy card, arguing the board's transformation plan has failed and that current leadership has destroyed over $1 billion of market value.
The statement cites a 30% share-price decline since Oct 7, 2025, a 70% five-year share-price decline, and persistently high short interest (~25% of float), and discloses that Biglari Capital filed a definitive proxy statement and GOLD proxy card with the SEC to solicit votes at the upcoming 2025 annual meeting.
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