Cracker Barrel has responded to backlash over its logo change, which was branded "depressing" and "horrible" by some on social media, and prompted calls for the restaurant chain's CEO to resign.

"Our values haven't changed," the restaurant told Newsweek in a statement shared over email. "The heart and soul of Cracker Barrel haven't changed."

The Southern country themed restaurant chain, which was founded in 1969, recently changed its logo for the first time in 48 years. Backlash to the move, which comes as part of a $700 million rebrand, was swift, with criticism from conservative figures online being loudly directed at the brand. On the other side of the coin though, many took to social media to ridicule the backlash.

The new logo removes the barrel and the figure known as "Uncle H

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