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LEAVE CRACKER BARREL ALONE.

I have never believed the phrase "embrace tradition, reject modernity" more in my life. If this video is legit, and a sign of things to come for the beloved Cracker Barrel restaurant franchise, they are making a huge mistake. There's no amount of buttered and jellied biscuits that could save them from this.

In a video that's gaining a lot of traction online, the interior of what looks to be a recently updated or renovated Cracker Barrel appears to have abandoned the old wood paneling and over-decorated walls. Instead of the classic aura that restaurant goers have come...

Cracker Barrel Fans Outraged At The Sight Of New “Modern” Interior

Cracker Barrel's CEO says it's lost relevancy with customers. A Business Insider reporter visited one, and found mediocre food and and a restaurant in need of rethinking. Cracker Barrel restaurants are at a crossroads — literally and figuratively. You'll often find the chain right off freeway exits. For decades,...

'I Went To Cracker Barrel And Saw Why The Restaurant Chain Is 'Not As Relevant' As It Once Was'

Business Insider

A Cracker Barrel hostess said she tries to sell more food by approaching diners with trays of packaged entrées for sale.

A Cracker Barrel hostess reveals how the restaurant tries to sell you more food

Texas State

Kentucky State

Walmart, the country’s largest grocer, has already gotten a recent boost from fast-food consumers frustrated by high prices. And now the retail giant is crossing further into restaurant territory, partnering with Texas-based chain Mr Gatti’s Pizza to open nearly 100 locations in its stores in the coming years.

Walmart adds another regional restaurant chain to its in-store lineup

South Carolina State

Georgia State

The Boot

The post-pandemic recovery of some brick-and-mortar restaurants has been an uphill battle. Lately, some of the biggest restaurant chains in America have had to shutter locations across America. Pizza Hut Abruptly Closes Locations Across America. Pizza Hut has abruptly closed 15 locations in the Midwest, and more than 120 locations...

Pizza Hut Abruptly Closes Locations, With More Closings Possible

We are making waffles one last time for the prolific voice actor who voiced Donkey in the 4 previous international Shrek films, who has sadly passed away. Shrek, the grumpy green ogre with a heart of gold, has become a pop culture icon since his debut in 2001. The brainchild of DreamWorks Animation, the Shrek franchise has spawned four films, a spin-off, a successful television series, and even a foray into the theme park world. This article dives into the lovable ogre’s world, exploring the films, characters, box office success, and lasting impact.

Renowned Actor, Famous as Donkey in ‘Shrek’, Dies

HOLAUSA

The 23-year-old former First Daughter was seen in black biker shorts and a matching crop top

Sasha Obama shows her impressive physical transformation in a recent workout session

Alhambra, CA

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

Police issue so many warnings, it's hard to know what to really pay attention to. Recently, alerts have gone out about folded dollar bills on the ground, cheese on cars, bottles wrapped in aluminum foil, eggs being thrown at you, and plenty of other things. Now, a pretty serious one has been issued about a strange object some people are seeing outside of their homes.

If You See This Odd Object Outside Your Home, Call The Police Immediately

It seems inconceivable that Steve Harvey would ever retire from his gig as host of Family Feud. Yet, if reports are to be believed, if he doesn’t rein in his behavior with contestants, he might seem himself pushed out the door, whether he likes it or not. While Steve’s...

Steve Harvey Could Be 'Pushed To Retire' From Family Feud Over Wild 'Outbursts'

FanSided

Not too long ago, an announcement by the Cracker Barrel CEO confirmed that the company was in bad shape. The popular Southern restaurant that has been around for a long time without updating, and was in dire need of a facelift. Flash forward about a month later, and the process has started to kick into high gear with the addition of 20 new menu items.

Cracker Barrel testing 20 new menu items, but in one state only

Wide Open Country

Ordering at McDonald's can be incredibly intense. There's an abundance of options and not all of them satiate that monstrous craving for greasy fast food. Sometimes, we need someone to cut through all the noise and let us know what's actually worth ordering. Thankfully, we have someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to Mickey D's.

Former McDonald’s Chef Reveals One Menu Item You Should Stop Ordering

Ellen DeGeneres was once one of the biggest talk show hosts. Now, two years after her daytime talk show ended, Ellen is officially announcing her exit from Hollywood. Ellen DeGeneres was a staple of talk show business, with her show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, being loved by the critics and the audience alike. With numerous awards and praise, the series unceremoniously ended in 2022, with DeGeneres going from one of Hollywood’s most-liked stars to a persona non-grata. The talk show host was known for her humor and easygoing manner, something that transcended the screen.

‘Old, gay, and mean’: Ellen DeGeneres announces she’s ‘done’ with Hollywood after upcoming Netflix stand-up special

Kerrville, TX

New York Post

Andrea Yates, the Texas mom who drowned her five young children in 2001 while in the throes of postpartum psychosis, remains housed in a mental hospital — and if she gets her way, she’ll never be released. 

The Post has confirmed that Yates declined a hearing last month that would have determined whether she was competent to be released from the hospital. 

Under the terms of her conviction, Yates is eligible to undergo a review each year. She has repeatedly declined to be assessed.



The Post has learned that Yates, 60, lives a quiet life inside Kerrville State Hospital, which is intended...

Killer mom Andrea Yates, who drowned her 5 children in a bathtub in 2001, is rejecting the chance to go free

Jennifer Lopez was attacked by the style police as recent photos of her in The Hamptons made headlines this week. On July 8, the singer and actress was photographed in upstate NY while stunning in a flowing floral maxi dress, choosing a summery look with a cinched waist that more than highlighted her figure.

Jennifer Lopez Pitied In Floral Sundress She’s ‘Too Old’ To Wear

Mashed

On the hunt for a good steak? This chain may just be the answer. We ranked the steaks on chain restaurants' menus, and this one came out on top.

The Chain Restaurant With The Best Steak On Its Menu

Donnie Wahlberg’s a divorced man, which might be a shocking thing for some to learn about Jenny McCarthy’s beloved. The boy band heartthrob-turned-Blue Bloods star has always been careful about keeping certain aspects of his private life away from the public eye. As a result, even diehard fans...

Donnie Wahlberg Divorced: His Marriage History With Jenny McCarthy, Explained

CBS News

McDonald's is pulling the plug on a test that deployed artificial intelligence to take drive-thru customer orders, with the technology showing mixed results.McDonald's told CBS MoneyWatch that it is ending its Automated Order Taker pilot, which used AI in drive-thrus to expedite orders. The fast-food giant, which launched the tech through a partnership with IBM in 2021, isn't ready for now to deploy voice ordering across its restaurants. Some customers reported that McDonald's chatbot sometimes got even simple orders wrong."The goal of the test was to determine if an automated voice ordering solution could simplify operations for crew and create...

McDonald's ends AI drive-thru orders — for now

New Mexico State

The US Sun

A WALMART customer has been left furious after a negative checkout experience during a recent grocery trip. They blasted the retail giant for the supposed incident and left in frustration without buying any merchandise. “I just walked out of Walmart leaving behind a cart full of groceries,” the shopper, Albert John, wrote in a post […]

I left a cart of groceries worth $200 and walked out after Walmart changed its checkout process – and I’d do it again

I could write love letters about so many of Aldi’s snacks—and, in fact, I have. There are so many good ones that sometimes it feels like my weekly grocery run is just a restock for chips and cookies with a few staples, like Red Bag Chicken and cottage cheese, thrown into the mix.

The Aldi Snack I Buy by the Case Is Finally Back

Cracker Barrel is unique in many people's hearts for its cozy, country-style atmosphere, reminiscent of a warm and inviting grandma's house. Stepping into a Cracker Barrel, one is greeted with the intoxicating aroma of their hearty, homestyle dishes. From their famous buttermilk pancakes, light, fluffy, and slathered in butter and syrup, to their crispy, golden-fried chicken and warm, flaky biscuits, every bite at Cracker Barrel feels like a comforting embrace. Moreover, their gift shop and rustic decorations, filled with Old Country charm, transport patrons to a simpler time, enhancing the overall experience.

Whats Better? Cracker Barrel or Waffle House

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Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design

Cracker Barrel is making news for a modern revamp of their old country style interior. Just recently, the famous biscuit restaurant tried to update the old...

Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design

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