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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) combines nostalgic Americana dining with curated retail experiences across its 660+ locations. This news hub provides investors and stakeholders with essential updates on corporate developments, financial performance, and strategic initiatives.
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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.
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.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) faces an activist proxy campaign: Egan-Jones recommends shareholders vote AGAINST CEO Julie Masino and four long-tenured directors at the November 20, 2025 annual meeting, backing Biglari Capital's GOLD proxy card.
Key cited metrics include TSR -70% since 2020, net income down ~80% in FY2025, operating expenses +31% since 2017 vs revenue +19%, market cap ~50% decline since Masino's appointment, guest traffic down 3% in FY2025 and FY2026 guidance of $3.35–$3.45B revenue with traffic -4–7%.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) will honor veterans on November 11, 2025 by offering a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special to veterans and active-duty military at nearly 660 locations (dine-in only, proof of service required).
Separately, the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation will run an inaugural "30 Charities in 30 Days" initiative in November, donating a total of $150,000 via daily $5,000 grants to veteran-focused nonprofits selected by 30 veterans nationwide. Promotional discounts (25% off) on select Duke Cannon and military-themed merchandise run through 11/11/25.
Cracker Barrel (CBRL) launches its 2025 limited-edition holiday menu starting October 21, 2025, featuring returning favorites — Country Fried Turkey, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, and Turkey Sausage — plus a new Breakfast Burger.
Seasonal sides and limited Heat & Serve holiday meals are available for pre-order; Heat & Serve starts at $114.99 with Thanksgiving pickups available Nov 22–30. The company also rolled out enhanced kitchen and manager training and refreshed Old Country Store holiday merchandise nationwide.
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