Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) announced this week that it has stopped the remodeling of its restaurants following backlash from many long-time customers.
The Tennessee-based restaurant chain noted that just four of its 660 restaurants had been remodeled as part of a test for the brand.
The move comes just two weeks after Cracker Barrel reversed its decision to modernize and simplify its long-established corporate logo after widespread protests.
“We heard clearly that the modern remodel design does not reflect what you love about Cracker Barrel,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
“Of course, we will continue to invest in our restaurants to make sure that they are in good shape and meet your expectations.”
The remodeled stores contained more comfortable seating, brighter lights, lighter paint and a simplified assortment of antiques but kept signature fixures such as fireplaces.
Cracker Barrel’s new CEO Julie Felss Masino, a former executive at Taco Bell and Starbucks, announced a corporate transformation plan in May 2024, saying the company was losing its relevance and needed some changes to increase customer traffic.
At the time, Cracker Barrel planned to remodel 25 to 30 stores in its 2025 fiscal year.
Cracker Barrel shares edged 0.4% lower to about $50 in late-morning trading on Wednesday.