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Cracker Barrel loses almost $100M in value after divisive logo ‘refresh’ Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments
Cracker Barrel's stock plummets $94 million after logo rebrand. Critics, including lawmakers and patrons, express outrage over the new design.
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Aug 20, 2025
Cracker Barrel CMO Defends Rebrand As Shares Fall 7%
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Cracker Barrel loses almost $100M in value after divisive logo ‘refresh’
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NBC Los Angeles
Cracker Barrel reveals new logo as part of modern makeover ↗ (opens NBC Los Angeles) Published Aug 19, 2025
Same headline from 4 more outlets NBC Los Angeles's feed description The country-themed restaurant chain is doubling down on its redesign following backlash from nostalgic customers.
New York Post
Cracker Barrel’s controversial rebrand won’t be stopped — here’s how the menus are changing ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 19, 2025
New York Post's feed description After months of criticism from fans over the chain's remodeling efforts, Cracker Barrel announced a logo change and menu updates on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
CBS News
Cracker Barrel loses almost $200 million in value as stock plunges after new logo release ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Aug 20, 2025
CBS News's feed description Cracker Barrel stock plunged almost 15% on Thursday after the company released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Breitbart News
PHOTO: Cracker Barrel's 'Soulless' Logo Update Sparks Outrage ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Aug 20, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description The restaurant Cracker Barrel has debuted a fresh logo, but the move is garnering heavy criticism as the chain also makes other updates.
Breitbart News
Cracker Barrel Stock Plunges 12% After Logo Redesign Backlash ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Aug 20, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description Cracker Barrel’s stock price fell this week after the company unveiled a new logo that removes the signature barrel and seated figure.
FOX Business
Cracker Barrel stock plunges amid brand makeover backlash ↗ (opens FOX Business) Published Aug 20, 2025
FOX Business's feed description Cracker Barrel stock plunges 12% amid customer backlash over logo change and $700 million restaurant makeover affecting 660-plus locations.
Blaze Media
Cracker Barrel's stock sinks after controversial 'woke rebrand' ↗ (opens Blaze Media) Published Aug 20, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description The restaurant ditched its iconic logo and classic interior design.
RedState
Blaze Media
Cracker Barrel ditches Americana as customers call for boycott over iconic brand change ↗ (opens Blaze Media) Published Aug 20, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description The brand's CEO assured reporters that customers are loving the new changes.
NBC News
Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Aug 20, 2025
NBC News's feed description Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Cracker Barrel unveils new logo, fall menu amid brand makeover ↗ (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee) Published Aug 20, 2025
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description Cracker Barrel has introduced a refreshed look alongside a new fall menu.
Fox News
Cracker Barrel's new text-only logo is 'how you destroy a brand,' critics claim ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Aug 20, 2025
Fox News's feed description Cracker Barrel faced intense online backlash after unveiling a new text-only logo that eliminated the iconic barrel imagery for the first time since 1977.
New York Post
Cracker Barrel stock plunges after backlash over logo change, $700 million brand makeover ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 20, 2025
New York Post's feed description The fallout from Cracker Barrel's logo change and restaurant makeover isn't over. Shares of the food chain plunged Thursday as customer backlash and investor unease drove the chain’s worst losing streak in months.
Townhall
What Has Cracker Barrel Done? ↗ (opens Townhall) Published Aug 21, 2025
Townhall's feed description Cracker Barrel's logo change sparks backlash from fans, igniting nostalgia and tradition debates.
Adweek
Cracker Barrel CMO Defends Rebrand As Shares Fall 7% ↗ (opens Adweek) Published Aug 21, 2025
Adweek's feed description The restaurant chain's shares fell 7.2% on Thursday morning, two days after it unveiled its new logo
Fortune
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cracker Barrel’s new logo sparks ire among some online ↗ (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal) Published Aug 21, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description Cracker Barrel is marching forward with an ongoing makeover. And to the dismay of some fans, the chain’s new logo now ditches the barrel itself.
RedState
Boston
Cracker Barrel unveils a new logo as part of wider rebrand efforts, sparking ire among some online ↗ (opens Boston) Published Aug 21, 2025
Boston's feed description Cracker Barrel has been working on a wider rebrand for some time, remodeling its country-style restaurants and retail stores.
The Hill
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100M in value after divisive logo ‘refresh’ ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Aug 21, 2025
The Hill's feed description Cracker Barrel's stock plummets $94 million after logo rebrand. Critics, including lawmakers and patrons, express outrage over the new design.
Newsweek
Cracker Barrel responds to backlash over logo change ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 21, 2025
Newsweek's feed description "Our values haven't changed, the heart and soul of Cracker Barrel haven't changed," the restaurant chain told Newsweek.
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