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April 20, 2012
Biglari calls for removal of Cracker Barrel board members
Letter calls for removal of executive chairman Michael Woodhouse
April 10, 2012
Cracker Barrel adopts poison pill
The provision is a response to recent shares bought by Sardar Biglari
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
February 21, 2012
Cracker Barrel 2Q revenue rises 5%, net income drops
Proxy battle with investor Sardar Biglari drives down net income
January 29, 2012
Biglari Holdings ups stake in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Stake increased to 14.5 percent of shares outstanding
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 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 7, 2011
Cracker Barrel, Biglari escalate board battle
Activist investor continues pursuit of board seat, company heightens push back
October 17, 2011
Maryland governor awarded for efforts to end child hunger
Governor Martin O'Malley was presented with the Humanitarian of the Year award
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 13, 2011
Cracker Barrel outlines future amid Biglari conflict
Plans include adjusting marketing messaging and new menu, pricing strategies
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 1, 2011
Cracker Barrel names Sandra Cochran CEO
Cracker Barrel has named Sandra B. Cochran as its new chief executive
July 11, 2011
Cracker Barrel closes $750M credit facility
Refinancing consists of $250M term loan and $500M revolving credit line
June 14, 2011
Biglari buys 9.7% stake in Cracker Barrel
Analysts predict investor will take activist role
June 13, 2011
NRA names three new board members
Members represent Disney, Roark Capital, Cracker Barrel
March 22, 2011
Cracker Barrel debuts spring menu
The new springtime menu features several all-day items and a new sweet tea drink
February 28, 2011
Krystal promotes Bob Marshall to CFO
He replaces James Bear, who is retiring.
February 22, 2011
Cracker Barrel profit, revenue rise in 2Q
Family-dining chain battles winter weather in January
February 7, 2011
Fred Thimm named president of Stoney River
Parent company O'Charley's Inc. also reports wider 4Q net loss
December 21, 2010
NRN Events: WISE conference to debut in February
Winning Ideas from Successful Entrepreneurs to feature KFC legend John Y. Brown Jr.
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