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Cracker Barrel Menu Prices to Increase This Year

By Bradley George

February 26, 2013

Cracker Barrel is just one of several national chains to announce price increases. You can also expect to pay more at Chipotle and Olive Garden. The reason: last year’s drought means commodities are more expensive. The cost of beef is expected to go way up, as much as 10 percent.

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Cracker Barrel CEO Defends Board as Shareholder Fight Nears

By Bradley George

October 2, 2012

The CEO of Cracker Barrel defended her company’s strategy to a room full of Wall Street investors Tuesday. Sandy Cochran says more customers and new menu items will keep the company on the right track. Her remarks come as the Lebanon-based restaurant chain gears up for a fight over who sits on its board of […]

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Cracker Barrel, sandy cochran, sardar biglari

Cracker Barrel Stays Mum on Shareholder Fight

By Bradley George

September 19, 2012

San Antonio investor Sardar Biglari says Cracker Barrel’s management isn’t doing enough to increase profits and drive more customers into its restaurants. Biglari has announced plans to nominate himself and an associate to Cracker Barrell’s board during the company’s annual meeting in November.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Cracker Barrel, sandy cochran, sardar biglari

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