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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
ABC news ^ | July 27,2026 | Mason Leib

Posted on 07/27/2026 7:10:25 PM PDT by Morgana

Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel announced Monday that its current chief executive officer, Julie Masino, will step down as CEO and board member, effective Aug. 10.

Cracker Barrel shared the news in a press release announcing David Deno as the company's new CEO and board member, effective the same date.

According to the release, Masino will remain with the company until Oct. 9 "in an advisory capacity."

Deno previously served as the CEO of Bloomin' Brands, the company behind Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and more.

"Cracker Barrel is a truly iconic American brand, defined by its unique combination of warm country hospitality, timeless appeal, and deep connection with guests across generations," Deno said in part in a statement included in the release. "I am honored to lead the Cracker Barrel team and look forward to unlocking the full potential of this remarkable brand."

(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food
KEYWORDS: crackerbarrel; masino; wellbye

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She should have been outed long ago.
1 posted on 07/27/2026 7:10:25 PM PDT by Morgana
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2 posted on 07/27/2026 7:15:19 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: Morgana


3 posted on 07/27/2026 7:16:42 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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What is that crap?


4 posted on 07/27/2026 7:19:14 PM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 )
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When are the tv drug ad agencies going to stop the ubiquitous WOKE ads?

Do drug purveyors really think they’re improving their sales?


5 posted on 07/27/2026 7:19:47 PM PDT by BrexitBen
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To: Morgana

Crap


6 posted on 07/27/2026 7:20:04 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: Morgana

That’s a shame.


7 posted on 07/27/2026 7:24:23 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Israel First. America... who cares?)
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To: Morgana

Time flies while you are having fun. Totally forgot about the logo change. Almost a year. Wow.

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/cracker-barrel-responds-amid-fan-backlash-contemporary-country-124966750


8 posted on 07/27/2026 7:25:12 PM PDT by moviefan8
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To: DoodleBob

I never liked the old CB.


9 posted on 07/27/2026 7:25:39 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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that crap is it’s current chief executive officer, Julie Masino.

Go woke, go broke.


10 posted on 07/27/2026 7:30:41 PM PDT by Texas resident ( We finally have an American President again)
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Golden parachutes are best parachutes.

Mine was nylon.

I trust Ms Julie will enjoy her multi-million dollar retirement at the expense of the entire Cracker Barrel franchise and their newly unemployed workers and franchisees.


11 posted on 07/27/2026 7:33:02 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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To: Texas resident; Morgana

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CBRL/

The stock is at the same level circa 2011.


12 posted on 07/27/2026 7:38:28 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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I have never been fond of Cracker Barrel, though I’ve eaten there many times.

For franchise diners, I prefer Village Inn. Good breakfast or lunch. Otherwise, you’ll find me in a hole-in-the-wall Mexican or local roadhouse with sarcastic waitresses.


13 posted on 07/27/2026 7:38:55 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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14 posted on 07/27/2026 7:38:57 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: Morgana

In liberal fashion, she’ll fail upwards.


15 posted on 07/27/2026 7:41:07 PM PDT by simpson96
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Come on. Admit it. It looks a lot cleaner and more orderly without all those people cluttering up the restaurant.

If a guy was running the company, the space would probably look a lot more cluttered.


16 posted on 07/27/2026 7:42:57 PM PDT by PAR35
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Deer in the headlight.

I’m sure she’ll be fine.

Multi-millions of dollars for being crazy-stupid makes for an excellent beach vacation.


17 posted on 07/27/2026 7:45:07 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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And she will move on to another company and wreck it as well.

DEI at work.


18 posted on 07/27/2026 7:46:26 PM PDT by Texas resident ( We finally have an American President again)
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VI was Ok.

These days, while on the road, I buy a Trio of Wopper Jrs. to get me through 18 hr....


19 posted on 07/27/2026 7:47:00 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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"In liberal fashion, she’ll fail upwards."

They all do.

20 posted on 07/27/2026 7:48:01 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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