Cracker Barrel CEO out on heels of failed rebrand that removed Uncle Herschel logo, infuriated customers
The rebrand was part of a $700 million overhaul across the company's 660-plus restaurants, which also included a revamped menu. Uncle Herschel, who depicted a traditional Southern general store personality, was replaced by a minimalist redesign that dropped the character. She will remain with Cracker Barrel in an advisory capacity until Oct.
- ▪The rebrand was part of a $700 million overhaul across the company's 660-plus restaurants, which also included a revamped menu.
- ▪Uncle Herschel, who depicted a traditional Southern general store personality, was replaced by a minimalist redesign that dropped the character.
- ▪She will remain with Cracker Barrel in an advisory capacity until Oct.
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Media Cracker Barrel CEO out on heels of failed rebrand that removed Uncle Herschel logo, infuriated customers Julie Masino famously reversed course after widespread outrage By Brian Flood Fox News Published July 27, 2026 1:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gutfeld!: Troubled restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has decided to abandon all remodeling plans The Gutfeld! panelists weigh in on the latest in the Cracker Barrel saga as the chain drops its remodeling plans following controversy. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cracker Barrel announced on Monday that CEO Julie Masino will step down roughly one year after a disastrous attempt to modernize the company infuriated customers and forced a stunning about-face.
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