Content about Cuisine of the Southern United States

April 20, 2012
Biglari calls for removal of Cracker Barrel board members
Letter calls for removal of executive chairman Michael Woodhouse
April 16, 2012
Having Words With: Doug Pendergast
Paul Frumkin talks to the president and chief executive of The Krystal Co.

April 10, 2012
Cracker Barrel adopts poison pill
The provision is a response to recent shares bought by Sardar Biglari
March 19, 2012
Growth Chains: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Family-owned Texas-based concept takes barbecue national.
March 12, 2012
Biglari Holdings buys $4.6M in Cracker Barrel stock, holds nearly 16% of company
Biglari Holdings Inc. spent $4.6M to acquire nearly 16% of Cracker Barrel
February 23, 2012
Cracker Barrel alert to gas prices, plugs value
Gas prices may challenge the family-dining chain in the months ahead
January 16, 2012
Cracker Barrel founder Dan Evins dies at 76
The founder and chairman emeritus of Cracker Barrel died in Lebanon, Tenn.
January 13, 2012
Biglari again raises stake in Cracker Barrel
Company raises aggregate stake to 13.3%
December 20, 2011
Cracker Barrel shareholders fend off Biglari board seat
Shareholders block activist investor Sardar Biglari from gaining seat on board
December 5, 2011
Cracker Barrel's fork in the road
Activist investor, chief executive butt heads on chain's future.
November 14, 2011
Cracker Barrel targets local customers
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is now targeting local guests
November 11, 2011
Restaurant chains get a higher education
Restaurant brands are learning to love on-campus locations
November 7, 2011
Cracker Barrel, Biglari escalate board battle
Activist investor continues pursuit of board seat, company heightens push back
October 28, 2011
Cracker Barrel debuts electric car charge stations
Cracker has opened electric car charging stations at several restaurants
September 23, 2011
Cracker Barrel looks to block activist investor
Biglari Holdings Inc. has gained regulatory approval to acquire up to 49.99 percent of Cracker Barrel's shares
September 2, 2011
Cracker Barrel, Biglari Holdings board battle
Cracker Barrel will continue to oppose Sardar Biglari’s efforts to gain board seats
August 24, 2011
Sardar Biglari takes Cracker Barrel to task
Shareholder requests separate results for restaurant, retail operations
August 8, 2011
Menu watch
Food editor Bret Thorn shares insights on summer menu trends.
August 3, 2011
Owners hang ‘for sale’ sign at Krystal
The Krystal Company is looks for a buyer for its 79-year-old Krystal burger brand
August 1, 2011
Cracker Barrel names Sandra Cochran CEO
Cracker Barrel has named Sandra B. Cochran as its new chief executive
July 19, 2011
Chains roll out barbecue sandwiches for summer
Barbecue evokes feelings of summer for many Americans.
July 15, 2011
Atlanta Smashburger
Peach barbecue sauce and Vidalia coleslaw top Georgia unit's burgers
July 11, 2011
Cracker Barrel closes $750M credit facility
Refinancing consists of $250M term loan and $500M revolving credit line
June 8, 2011
Bojangles’ steps up expansion
Quick-service chicken chain opens 500th unit
June 7, 2011
Restaurants look to snag summer travelers
Cracker Barrel rolls out new menu items aimed at summer travelers
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