Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Steps Down; David Deno Named Successor, Effective Aug. 10
Cracker Barrel Chief Executive Julie Masino is stepping down, and the company has named David Deno as her successor. Deno, the former chief executive of Bloomin' Brands, will take over the role on Aug. 10.
The leadership change comes roughly one year after the chain introduced a logo rebrand that drew widespread consumer criticism. Reports indicate the announcement follows activist campaigns targeting the restaurant company.
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@wsjBreaking: Cracker Barrel said Chief Executive Julie Masino is stepping down. The company had been targeted by activist efforts.
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@yahoofinanceRT @BrookeDiPalma: Breaking news this morning from @CrackerBarrel : Former Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno is the new CEO, effective August…
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@yahoofinanceCracker Barrel names a new CEO. David Deno will be the chief executive starting August 10, 2026.
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@collinruggNEW: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino to step down just one year after the company’s disastrous rebrand. Masino oversaw the company’s axing of Uncle Herschel and their restaurants’ iconic tchotchkes. “The feedback's been overwh
@polymarketBREAKING: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino steps down following criticism from consumers over the restaurant’s "modernization" push.
@polymarketmoneyBREAKING: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino steps down following criticism from consumers over the restaurant’s "modernization" push.
@cnbcCracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle