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The Cracker Barrel-Owned Chain That's Falling Faster Than You Can Say Biscuit By Bobby Lewis Sept. 23, 2025 2:35 pm EST

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In August 2025, Cracker Barrel stumbled into controversy with a now-canceled modernization of its logo and restaurant interiors. The company may have expected the changes to go down smoother given that it already owns a different Southern restaurant chain with modernized, country-inspired interiors. But unfortunately, this brand is falling on even harder times than its parent company.

As reported by TheStreet , Maple Street Biscuit Company expects to close 14 locations in the 2026 fiscal year, about 20% of its 68 total restaurants. Losing a fifth of a brand in one year is significant on its

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