Cracker Barrel has suspended all restaurant remodels in the wake of public criticism over the company’s efforts to modernize its image, officials announced Sept. 9.
“You’ve shared your voices in recent weeks not just on our logo, but also on our restaurants,” the company said in an announcement posted on social media. “Today, we’re suspending our remodels. If your restaurant hasn’t been remodeled, you don’t need to worry, it won’t be.”
Two weeks ago, the homestyle restaurant chain announced it would abandon a new logo redesign and return its old logo after substantial public disapproval, including from President Donald Trump. Fans of the eatery were disappointed after the company removed the image of an elderly man leaning against a barrel and replaced it with plain text….