Cracker Barrel on Tuesday abruptly suspended its restaurant remodels and promised to keep its cherished “old country store” vibe following a furious backlash that forced the chain to walk back plans for a new logo that cut out its beloved “Uncle Herschel.”

In a statement titled “Your Old Country Store is Here to Stay,” the chain assured customers that if their restaurant hasn’t been remodeled yet, “you don’t need to worry, it won’t be.”

“We heard clearly that the modern remodel design does not reflect what you love about Cracker Barrel,” the restaurant said on its web site. 4

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“We had tested this design in only four out of 660 locations, and we won’t continue with it. Of course, we will continue to invest in our restaurants to make sure that they are in good shape and meet y

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