Cracker Barrel unveils a new logo
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Americans are comparing Cracker Barrel's controversial revamp to Dylan Mulvaney's disastrous Bud Light campaign.
Cracker Barrel's rebranding and restaurant makeover spark social media criticism as loyal customers reject the chain's move away from its traditional identity
Restaurant chain accused of going ‘woke’ and ‘scrapping a beloved American aesthetic’ by simplifying branding to remove folksy southern character from its signage
Conservative critics saw the decision to remove the man in the logo, long known as Uncle Herschel, as an attempt by corporate executives to strip the chain of its history and character. That the CEO is a woman, Julie Felss Masino, only further fanned the outrage in some circles.
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“Cracker Barrel is nostalgia for many, especially customers in the South and Midwest who feel ownership and pride over the brand,” Williams told Fortune. “For a brand that hasn’t changed its logo since 1977, even small changes to a symbol so tied to Americana can feel magnified.”
Cracker Barrel’s decision to update its menu, redesign its restaurant interior and change its logo has caused outrage across the country. In particular, company co-founder Jack Lowery fears the changes could disrupt its future.