CBRL names Senior VP, General Counsel — Press Release Oct 2, 2025

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. filed a Form 8-K disclosing pre-commencement communications under the Exchange Act and attaching a press release dated October 2, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. filed a Form 8-K disclosing pre-commencement communications under the Exchange Act and attaching a press release dated October 2, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1. The filing notes the company's Nasdaq listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and identifies a corporate title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The submission includes an interactive data cover page file as Exhibit 104.

The filing contains no financial tables, earnings data, or transaction details; it appears focused on corporate communications and an executive title disclosure rather than financial performance or material transactions.

Positive

• Exhibit 99.1 press release attached dated October 2, 2025
• Disclosure filed on Form 8-K signaling regulatory compliance for communications
• Nasdaq Global Select Market listing reaffirmed in filing

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

Filed Form 8-K attaches a press release and names a senior legal officer on Oct 2, 2025.

The filing explicitly attaches a press release as Exhibit 99.1 and lists a corporate title of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. This is a standard disclosure route for communications and officer changes.

Because the filing does not provide further details about appointment timing, predecessor, compensation, or responsibilities, the immediate investor impact is limited; it confirms the company has documented the communication and role in SEC filings.

8-K Event Classification

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

1 item

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

FAQ

What did CBRL disclose in the Form 8-K filed Oct 2, 2025?

The company attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1, noted pre-commencement communications under the Exchange Act, and referenced a corporate title of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Does the filing include financial results or transaction details for CBRL?

No. The filing indicates no financial tables, earnings data, or major transactions; it focuses on communications and an executive title.

Is there information about the timing or terms of the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary role?

The filing only lists the title; it does not provide start date, predecessor, compensation, or job terms.

Where can I find the press release mentioned in the 8-K for CBRL?

The press release is included with the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is dated October 2, 2025.

Does the Form 8-K indicate any Nasdaq listing changes for CBRL?

No. The filing references the company's listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market but does not state any change to listing status.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 2, 2025

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Tennessee		001-25225		62-0812904
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip code)

(615) 444-5533

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (Par Value $0.01) Rights to Purchase Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (Par Value $0.01)		CBRL		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 2, 2025, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”), announcing certain leadership and organizational changes, including the departure of Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Restaurant and Retail Operations Officer, effective as of October 2, 2025. In connection with her departure, Ms. Spillyards-Schaefer will receive post-separation benefits and compensation pursuant to her previously disclosed General Severance Agreement and Transitional Letter Agreement.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

	(d)	Exhibits.
		Exhibit No.	Description
		99.1	Press Release issued by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. dated October 2, 2025
		104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 2, 2025	CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.
	By:	/s/ Richard M. Wolfson
	Name:	Richard M. Wolfson
	Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary