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Julie Masino quietly blessed efforts to find her successor as she publicly charted a path out of a controversial rebranding.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Julie Masino had steadied Cracker Barrel after last year’s logo firestorm. Her replacement oversaw a stock decline at his last job.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is back in focus after the board named veteran restaurant executive David Deno as CEO and director, replacing Julie Masino after a contentious branding overhaul. See our latest analysis for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s share price return of 80.56% over the past 90 days and 110.61% year to date suggests momentum has picked up sharply, even though the 1 year total shareholder return declined 6.35% and the 5 year...

Despite the stock doubling this year, the CEO is being replaced after making a serious branding mistake.

Julie Masino will receive $4.63 million in severance plus security costs after stepping down as Cracker Barrel CEO amid the failed rebrand fallout.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. CEO Julie Masino is stepping down, the company announced Monday, nearly a year after its controversial branding modernization sparked political backlash. David Deno will become the chain’s CEO on August 10, with Masino staying...

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store appointed David Deno as its new CEO and Board member following a challenging year marked by a controversial rebrand and leadership changes. Deno’s appointment follows the departure of former CEO Julie Masino, who oversaw a period of operational pressure and reputational scrutiny. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, traded as NasdaqGS:CBRL, now sits at a share price of $53.81 after a mixed run for shareholders. The stock is up 100.4% year to date, yet it is...

Story HighlightsBiscuit Belly announced its acquisition of Cracker Barrel’s 35-unit Maple Street Biscuit Company last week.The Southern breakfast and brunch franchise, which has 15 units, plans to convert all Maple Street locations by the end of 2028, accelerating expansion plans…

The power of American nostalgia proved enough to stop a pricey rebrand in its tracks — and oust the executive behind it.

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Julie Masino had a rocky run after her decision to overhaul Cracker Barrel's logo sparked a political firestorm.

Julie Masino told a conservative radio host she felt fired by America, then survived a shareholder vote to keep her job. So why is she leaving Cracker Barrel now, a year after the logo that shook a company and a culture?

In January, a headhunter from search firm Spencer Stuart started calling restaurant industry executives with a proposition: Would you come to Cracker Barrel as the next CEO? Cracker Barrel’s decision to select a 69-year-old former restaurant executive to lead the chain highlights the emerging practice of boards calling in retired chief executives from the sidelines to help engineer high-profile turnarounds. In recent years, Boeing Verizon Communications and others have all chosen once-retired CEOs.

Julie Masino’s exit has raised questions about customer loyalty, brand strategy, and whether new leadership can revive its recovery.

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Cracker Barrel said Chief Executive Julie Masino is stepping down with a $4.6 million payout, and will be succeeded by David Deno. Masino will remain with Cracker Barrel in an advisory capacity until Oct. 9.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino, who oversaw the homestyle restaurant chain’s ill-fated rebranding efforts last year, is stepping down, the company said Monday. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store stock closed down 2.4% at $52 after sliding more than 5% earlier in the day on the news. Cracker Barrel made national headlines and was criticized by President Donald Trump last August when the company announced a new, streamlined logo design that clashed with its cozy, old-timey vibe.

Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Josh Lipton on Market Domination to discuss Cracker Barrel's (CBRL) CEO succession plan. David Deno will serve as the Company's next CEO and will join the Board of Directors, both effective August 10, 2026.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down following a slow recovery from a failed rebrand. While foot traffic and stock trends improve, sales remain below last year's levels.

Julie Masino faced criticism as restaurant chain was called ‘woke’ and ‘soulless’ after unveiling modernized logo

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Cracker Barrel is changing CEOs as it works to regain traffic and trust from guests. The company announced Monday that David Deno will become CEO and join the board of directors effective August 10. He replaces Julie Masino, who has led Cracker Barrel since November 2023 and will step down from the top role and […]

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) said on Monday that David Deno will become its next chief executive, succeeding Julie Masino, sending shares of the restaurant chain down nearly 5% in morning trading. Masino will step down as CEO and director but will stay on in an advisory...

The comfort food chain has been sold to Biscuit Belly, which expects to convert its Maple Street locations into Biscuit Belly stores over the next two years.

Earlier this year, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store agreed to sell its Maple Street Biscuit Company business and completed a sale-leaseback of certain properties, while also lifting its outlook for fiscal 2026 to reflect updated expectations. This combination of focusing on the core Cracker Barrel brand, freeing up capital through real estate transactions, and signaling greater confidence in upcoming results may reshape how investors think about the company’s balance sheet and operating...

For decades, Cracker Barrel has built its reputation on Southern comfort food, country-style décor, and a nostalgic dining experience that has kept travelers and families coming back since 1969. But the restaurant chain has spent the past year navigating one of the most challenging periods in its ...

Cracker Barrel has sold one of its brands to Biscuit Belly LLC, the company recently announced.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has agreed to divest Maple Street Biscuit Company to concentrate on its core restaurant brand. The company has also completed a sale-leaseback of certain properties to help reduce debt. Alongside these moves, Cracker Barrel has raised its outlook for fiscal 2026. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, traded as NasdaqGS:CBRL, is reshaping its portfolio by stepping away from Maple Street Biscuit Company and leaning into its flagship concept. The stock last closed...

After a sharp rebound this year, with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store stock roughly doubling year to date, investors are facing a valuation puzzle. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate looks broadly in line with the current price, while market-based multiples lean expensive and the broader checks do not flag the shares as a clear bargain. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is up about 100.7% year to date, which has quickly shifted the stock from a depressed level to one...

The chain sold the Maple Street trademark and assets at 35 locations to Biscuit Belly and will close the remaining 16 outlets

The family-dining chain now says it could exceed its forecast for the year as its rebounds from last year’s logo fallout.

CBRL is streamlining its business through asset sales, debt reduction and a sharper focus on the core brand to support long-term growth.

The chain will close 16 of its subsidiary biscuit brand locations after selling 35 to Biscuit Belly as part of a move to improve profitability.

Sentiment improved as the company raised its fiscal 2026 profit outlook.

Cracker Barrel stock rose after the closing bell after the company said it expects to meet or exceed the high end of its revenue outlook and exceed its adjusted Ebitda outlook for the current fiscal year.

Cracker Barrel has officially exited the fast-casual breakfast business. The company announced Monday that it sold the Maple Street trademark, intellectual property, and assets tied to 35 restaurants to emerging fast casual Biscuit Belly. The remaining 16 Maple Street locations will close. Cracker Barrel expects to record non-cash charges of approximately $37 million to $39 […]

Cracker Barrel said it expects to meet or exceed the high end of its full-year revenue outlook as a result of the strategic actions.

The Louisville, Kentucky-based chain will convert all 34 locations to the Biscuit Belly brand throughout the next 18 to 24 months.

What a time it’s been for Cracker Barrel. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 49.5%, reaching $51.60 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

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