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Coverage dated July 21, 2026 to July 22, 2026

Cracker Barrel sells chain known for biscuits, fried chicken

Headline from The Oregonian

Cracker Barrel bought the chain in 2019, but is now moving it to ‘improve profitability.’

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. First Coast News

    Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Co.; 16 locations to close (opens First Coast News)

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    First Coast News's feed description

    The sale includes 35 of Maple Street's 51 locations, with the remaining 16 set to close.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Cracker Barrel sells 35 biscuit brand locations to ‘improve profitability’ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The sale to Biscuit Belly comes after the chain struggled with a failed rebrand and logo controversy that drew criticism from customers and President Trump.

  3. AL.com

    Cracker Barrel sells part of business after challenging year (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Maple Street Biscuit Company contributed less than 2% of annual revenue.

  4. Quartz

    Cracker Barrel is selling its Maple Street Biscuit brand and raising its profit outlook (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

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

  5. The Oregonian

    Cracker Barrel sells chain known for biscuits, fried chicken (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Cracker Barrel bought the chain in 2019, but is now moving it to ‘improve profitability.’

  6. FOX Business

    Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The restaurant chain sold 35 Maple Street locations and will close 16 others while raising $77 million through a property deal to help pay down debt.

  7. New York Post

    Cracker Barrel closing remaining locations of sister restaurant as food chain restructures (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The chain also completed a sale-leaseback deal involving 26 company-owned locations.

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