Cracker Barrel reported earnings Wednesday for the first time since the company ignited a cultural firestorm by revealing a modern rebrand of its old-timey logo in August.

Julie Masino, the restaurant chain’s CEO, referenced the ordeal repeatedly in Wednesday’s earnings call, noting that Cracker Barrel is working to regain its footing as it grapples with declining foot traffic from the rebranding controversy.

“The feedback we’ve received from our guests in recent weeks on our brand refresh and store remodel has shown us just how deeply people care about Cracker Barrel,” Masino said on the call. “We thank our guests for sharing their voices and love for the brand and telling us when we’ve misstepped.”

Cracker Barrel plans to tread carefully for future changes and will introduce a new “fr

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