The locations are themed around the idea of a traditional Southern U.S. general store. Items used to decorate each store are authentic artifacts, including everyday objects from the early 1900s and after.

First Cracker Barrel Opened Dan W. Evins opened the first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on September 19, 1969, located on Highway 109 in Lebanon, TN. And yes, even then the corn bread was made from scratch.

8 Discontinued Cracker Barrel Dishes We Wish They'd Bring Back To The Menu

• Fried Chicken Livers.
• Strawberries N' Cream French Toast.
• Chicken Salad Sandwich.
• Baked Apple Dumpling.
• Red Eye Gravy.
• Chicken Caesar Salad.
• Sweet Potato Pancakes.
• Sugar Plum Mimosa.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (NASDAQ:CBRL) Institutional investors hold a majority ownership of CBRL through the 95.27% of the outstanding shares that they control. This interest is also higher than at almost any other company in the Restaurants industry.

Apparently Cracker Barrel's slogan has been “Pleasing People” since 1969 😳.

"What other restaurant offers: both giant outdoor checker boards resting on barrels AND an authentic country store to shop in as waiting-for-a-table activities, then a mind-stimulating peg game for you to play while awaiting your food, breakfast all day, legitimately great oatmeal (seriously, most locations I've ever ...

According to the Cracker Barrel website, certain items are indeed made fresh. This includes mashed potatoes and gravy made "from scratch all day long," as well as hand-breaded chicken. The chain also "hand rolls" its biscuits to ensure optimum freshness, much to the delight of its carb-loving customers.

There are approximately 90,000 pieces of authentic Americana in the Cracker Barrel Décor Warehouse and another 700,000 in stores. All items are originals – there are no reproductions.

Cracker Barrel added Impossible Sausage to menus as part of a broader shakeup of its offerings. The chain said that this was its “first plant-based protein at a time when more than ever, consumers are seeking plant-based options that are better for them.”

The way the kitchens are designed, there's not really a place to put multiple industrial waffle irons. I asked Kevin once, he said its because we don't have a waffle maker.

But Cracker Barrel is also an adjective which according to Merriam-Webster is suggestive of the friendly Homespun character of a country store. Kind of feels like they added that definition.

They set an iconic American table for generations to come. Fast forward to today and you'll find that Cracker Barrel is a strong and vibrant business, grounded by a clear mission. Our brand is about being a home-away-from-home for everyone we welcome to our table.