Overview

• Cracker Barrel announced it is suspending planned remodels and said restaurants that have not been updated will not be changed.
• Only four of about 660 stores had been remodeled with brighter lighting, lighter paint and pared-back decor before Tuesday’s pause.
• The decision follows the company’s recent restoration of its classic “Old Timer” logo after rejecting a minimalist redesign.
• Cracker Barrel pledged to keep hallmark vintage Americana elements such as porch rocking chairs, fireplaces, peg games and antiques.
• The remodels and logo were part of a $600–$700 million refresh to address declining traffic, a push that drew political criticism and correlated with a short-term market value drop.