Cracker Barrel

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Ragoo
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VaultingChemist said:

How many of you old folks can remember eating at this restaurant?



During the 1970's, it had almost twice as many locations as Cracker Barrel. But the name was deemed degrading to blacks, based on the name of the children's book about a young boy from India.
I have said book


will25u
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Sign is real, steak n' shake is just piling on. I think....

Ozzy Osbourne
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That's awesome. Attn: infinity_ag
Deerdude
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Charpie said:

OMG where are y'all going to go now?


Waffle House, Duh.
aggiehawg
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The last time we were in Nashville you couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting a Waffle House. Driving on the highway through town was just a sea of Waffle House signs in every direction. LOL.
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Ragoo said:

VaultingChemist said:

How many of you old folks can remember eating at this restaurant?



During the 1970's, it had almost twice as many locations as Cracker Barrel. But the name was deemed degrading to blacks, based on the name of the children's book about a young boy from India.
I have said book




Ate there many times as a kid. IIRC, they gave kids a mask of the tiger mascot.
TheCurl84
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There was one in Garland when I was growing up.
Artimus Gordon
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When in Nashville, give Puckets a try!

Buck Turgidson
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I remember Sambos. Seems like there was one on Westheimer a long time ago. Stupid liberals didn't even bother to understand the story was about an Indian kid triumphing over a tiger. Somehow it was about American blacks in their childlike minds.
techno-ag
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https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/cracker-barrel-earnings-q1-2026-stock-d8c49dad

Hat tip to Infinityag.

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Cracker Barrel's new logo kicked off a firestorm after it made its debut on billboards and signs this summer.

Some customers say the chain's real challenge is in the kitchen.

Longtime Cracker Barrel patrons grumble that the chain's food has gone downhill over the years, while some long-running menu items have been scrapped.

More recent changes aimed at streamlining kitchen operations and cutting costs haven't sat well, either. Cracker Barrel shifted to making its signature biscuits in big batches and chilling them, rather than rolling out the dough on demand. Green beans and other sides were prepared in ovens instead of traditional stovetop kettles, and food was reheated when needed.

Regulars such as Craig Watkins, 73 years old, a retired race-car engineer from Northern California, pine for the chain's old standards. He said Cracker Barrel's quality has slipped, and that the chain ought to bring back old favorites and fix its maple syrup.
The left cannot kill the Spirit of Charlie Kirk.
Flower Child
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Bringing in the former President of Taco Bell and wondering why the quality of food went downhill.
techno-ag
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First ruin the branding. If that doesn't work ruin the food.

I know everything changes over time but this is sad. Time was you could pull off the interstate and get something resembling a home cooked meal there. Not anymore judging by the food changes outlined in that article.
The left cannot kill the Spirit of Charlie Kirk.
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https://instagr.am/p/DJmYyy6RBqQ
Danny Vermin
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F yeah! I went there when i went to see the Stars play the Preds. It was fantasic!!
infinity ag
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techno-ag said:

https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/cracker-barrel-earnings-q1-2026-stock-d8c49dad

Hat tip to Infinityag.

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Cracker Barrel's new logo kicked off a firestorm after it made its debut on billboards and signs this summer.

Some customers say the chain's real challenge is in the kitchen.

Longtime Cracker Barrel patrons grumble that the chain's food has gone downhill over the years, while some long-running menu items have been scrapped.

More recent changes aimed at streamlining kitchen operations and cutting costs haven't sat well, either. Cracker Barrel shifted to making its signature biscuits in big batches and chilling them, rather than rolling out the dough on demand. Green beans and other sides were prepared in ovens instead of traditional stovetop kettles, and food was reheated when needed.

Regulars such as Craig Watkins, 73 years old, a retired race-car engineer from Northern California, pine for the chain's old standards. He said Cracker Barrel's quality has slipped, and that the chain ought to bring back old favorites and fix its maple syrup.




Thank you Sir.

Just trying to get folks here to think for themselves (whatever it may be) rather than join the cult of the CEO and lick his boots. CEOs don't care about you or I or anyone. They care only about themselves. Not sure why people jump to defend these billionaires.
Wildmen03
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Ragoo said:

VaultingChemist said:

How many of you old folks can remember eating at this restaurant?



During the 1970's, it had almost twice as many locations as Cracker Barrel. But the name was deemed degrading to blacks, based on the name of the children's book about a young boy from India.
I have said book





Seeing this made me dig out my old copy. It hasn't aged well


 
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