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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. operates full-service restaurants with attached Old Country Store retail shops across the United States and owns the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company. Company news commonly covers seasonal menu launches, returning comfort-food items, family and holiday offers, new restaurant openings, and updates tied to the Cracker Barrel dining and retail model.
Financial updates for CBRL focus on quarterly results, fiscal outlook, comparable restaurant and retail sales, operating initiatives, cost actions, and management commentary on traffic, guest metrics, and performance across its restaurant and retail operations.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) appointed David Deno as its next Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective August 10, 2026, following a succession planning and search process. He will succeed Julie Masino, who will step down as CEO and director on the same date.
According to Cracker Barrel, Masino will remain in an advisory role until October 9, 2026 to support the transition. The Board highlighted Deno’s decades of restaurant and retail leadership, including prior CEO and CFO roles at Bloomin' Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN), senior positions at Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) and Pizza Hut, and executive roles at Best Buy and Burger King.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) announced two completed strategic actions: a sale-leaseback of 26 company-owned stores to an institutional real estate investor, generating approximately $77 million in net proceeds, which the company intends to use to reduce debt and to utilize capital loss carryforwards.
Cracker Barrel also completed the divestiture of Maple Street Biscuit Company assets, selling the trademark and assets of 35 locations to Biscuit Belly, LLC and closing the remaining 16 locations. The company expects non-cash charges of $37–$39 million in Q4 FY2026 and additional cash charges of $6–$8 million through FY2027. Maple Street contributed less than 2% of annual revenue, and the divestiture is expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA beginning in fiscal 2027. Cracker Barrel now expects to achieve or exceed the high end of its $3.27–$3.30 billion FY2026 revenue range and exceed its prior $120–$125 million adjusted EBITDA outlook.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $797.4 million, down 2.9% year over year, with restaurant and retail comparable sales also declining. GAAP EPS was $1.90, boosted by a $47.4 million litigation settlement, while adjusted EPS was $0.29 and adjusted EBITDA $40.3 million.
The company ended the quarter with $486.6 million of debt and $541.3 million in available credit capacity, declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend, and raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $3.27–$3.30 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $120–$125 million.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter results after market close on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The live webcast and replay will be available in the Events and Presentations section of its investor website.
Cracker Barrel (CBRL) launched the 10-week “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” sweepstakes, giving away $250,000 in food and fuel to Cracker Barrel Rewards members. From May 19–July 26, 250 winners will each receive $1,000 total in Cracker Barrel and gas gift cards.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) has reintroduced its seasonal Campfire Meals for a limited summer return starting May 5, 2026, including foil-wrapped Campfire Chicken and Campfire Beef, an all-new Campfire Breakfast Skillet, campfire-inspired desserts, summer beverages, and themed Country Store items.
Menu items include slow-cooked foil entrées, a breakfast skillet served all day, S'mores and Cinnamon Roll skillets, specialty drinks, and limited-time Americana desserts tied to the America250 partnership.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended January 30, 2026. Total revenue was $874.8 million, down 7.9% year-over-year; GAAP EPS was $0.06 and adjusted EPS was $0.25. Adjusted EBITDA was $38.2 million. The company ended the quarter with $531.5 million total debt and a consolidated senior leverage ratio of 0.3x. Management updated fiscal 2026 outlook: revenue $3.24–3.27 billion, adjusted EBITDA $85–100 million, lower commodity and hourly wage inflation assumptions, capex $105–115 million, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share payable May 13, 2026.
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL) will release fiscal 2026 second quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. Management will discuss results for the quarter ended January 30, 2026.
Live broadcast and an online replay will be available in the Events and Presentations section at the company investor website. Cracker Barrel operates approximately 660 locations and owns Maple Street Biscuit Company.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) launched a spring menu on Feb 10, 2026 featuring returning classics and seasonal additions. Highlights include the returning Ham Dinner, Fried Catfish, the refreshed Smoky Southern Salmon, new scrambles, shareable Hushpuppy Dippers, Carrot Cake, and a value Meals for Two starting at $19.99 through 5/3/26.
The menu is available for a limited time at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide; some offers are dine-in only and subject to availability.
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.