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Cracker Barrel says recovery from logo fallout is ahead of schedule

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Traffic is still down, but moving in the right direction, prompting the company to raise its revenue guidance for the fiscal year.

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A 7 Brew stand
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7 Brew will open its 777th shop with stickers and prizes
7 Brew will open its 777th shop with stickers and prizes

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First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO
First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO

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Cracker Barrel family dining restaurant
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Cracker Barrel says recovery from logo fallout is ahead of schedule
Cracker Barrel says recovery from logo fallout is ahead of schedule
Jun 10, 2026
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4 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
A 7 Brew stand
Quick Service
7 Brew will open its 777th shop with stickers and prizes
7 Brew will open its 777th shop with stickers and prizes
Jun 10, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJonathan Maze,Editor in Chief
Fuku's chicken sandwich
Fast Casual
Fuku makes comeback as a brick-and-mortar, and more
Fuku makes comeback as a brick-and-mortar, and more
Jun 9, 2026
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4 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Executives
First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO
First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO
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2 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
Labor
Cava launches hiring push to add 2,500 team members
Cava launches hiring push to add 2,500 team members
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
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Major Food Group to take over former Tribeca Grill space in New York City
Major Food Group to take over former Tribeca Grill space in New York City
Jun 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Freddy's Grilled Chicken Bowl.
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Freddy’s tries something different: Bowls
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze,Editor in Chief
Pizza Hut has brought back its signature Book It program
Quick Service
Pizza Hut taps into nostalgia demand with ‘Hut Originals’ platform
Pizza Hut taps into nostalgia demand with ‘Hut Originals’ platform
Jun 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Managing Editor
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Cracker Barrel family dining restaurant
Finance
Cracker Barrel says recovery from logo fallout is ahead of schedule
Cracker Barrel says recovery from logo fallout is ahead of schedule

Jun 10, 2026

Executives
First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO
First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO

Jun 9, 2026