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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down year after logo controversy
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Julie Masino will leave the company and be replaced by David Deno, former CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down next month. Julie Masino will leave the company and be replaced by David Deno, former CEO of Bloomin' Brands. Masino will remain with Cracker Barrel until October.
The change comes a year after Cracker Barrel introduced a major rebranding effort that sparked controversy on social media. The rebranding, which included a new logo, was eventually abandoned. Further details about the leadership change and its implications are available from the source, including information about Deno's background and Masino's previous role at Taco Bell.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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