Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar

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.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 21, 2025Cracker Barrel unveils a controversial logo change
  2. Aug 25, 2025Cracker Barrel says it 'could've done a better job' with release of new logo that angered some fans
  3. Aug 26, 2025Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar

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Last development · Aug 26, 2025 — Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar

How each side is putting it

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Rolling StoneLeft· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel Returns to Original Logo After Fierce Public Backlash

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo after social media backlash

CNNLean Left· 398d ago· ran in 4 outlets

After right-wing backlash, Cracker Barrel says it will get rid of its new logo

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel drops new logo design after conservative backlash

Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Kokomo Tribune, +3 more
Seattle TimesLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

Herald BulletinLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

BostonLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

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Ran by 7 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC 6 South Florida, +5 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

NBC New YorkLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 399d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo following backlash

WHDH BostonLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return - Boston News, Weather, Sports

The HillCenter· 398d ago

White House claims credit after Cracker Barrel reverts logo

BNO NewsCenter· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel scraps new logo after backlash; keeps “Old Timer”

ForbesCenter· 398d ago

In Only Eight Days Cracker Barrel Scrapped Their New Logo. Was It Bullying Or Good Business?

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AL.comLean Right· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel announces new logo decision, Trump tells them to ‘make a lot of money’

FOX BusinessLean Right· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel's rebrand reversal follows financial struggles

FOX BusinessLean Right· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel tight lipped as logo switch incites backlash

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 398d ago

Back to the past: Cracker Barrel relents, says its old logo will return

FortuneLean Right· 398d ago

Trump wishes Cracker Barrel 'Good luck into the future' after it restores old logo. 'Make lots of money and, most importantly, make your customers happy again'

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 398d ago

Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump

The GuardianLean Left· 399d ago

Cracker Barrel apologizes for new logo but says it is sticking with change

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