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.

Restaurant chain accused of going ‘woke’ and ‘scrapping a beloved American aesthetic’ by simplifying branding to remove folksy southern character from its signage

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.

According to Fox Business's August 21, 2025, report, the online backlash regarding the restaurant chain's new simplistic logo ended up plummeting their stock. On Thursday, the Southern country-themed chain's stock saw a drop of 7.2%, causing a loss of $94 million.

The new logo for the restaurant chain has been blasted by Trump’s MAGA base claiming the design is ‘woke’ and ‘boring’

Americans are comparing Cracker Barrel's controversial revamp to Dylan Mulvaney's disastrous Bud Light campaign.

Cracker Barrel has been the talk of the town over the last few days, and if their new rebrand has proven anything, it’s that folks love what’s familiar to them. The restaurant chain and gift store, known for serving up country classics with a cozy feel,