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Cracker Barrel names new CEO amid ongoing customer base challenges

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Cracker Barrel has appointed David Deno as its new CEO, replacing Julie Masino. Deno, formerly CEO of Bloomin' Brands, inherits the challenge of attracting a younger customer base while retaining existing diners. Masino's tenure was marked by a controversial logo redesign that sparked backlash, and the company continues to face issues with an aging clientele. AI

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Cracker Barrel names new CEO amid ongoing customer base challenges

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Phil Wahba ·

    The only thing more surprising than Cracker Barrel’s CEO exit may be its pick to replace her

    Julie Masino had steadied Cracker Barrel after last year's logo firestorm. Her replacement oversaw a stock decline at his last job.

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