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Cracker Barrel Has Huge Plans for the New Year
We all know that 2025 was not the year for Uncle Herschel and his boss Julie Felss Masino. The Cracker Barrel CEO made some huge changes that people hated. There was so much consumer backlash over logo changes and restaurant redesigns that Cracker Barrel officially made changes and announced no more remodels for 2026 and beyond. The story proved that if it’s not broken, there’s no need to fix it. Having said that, every brand in the world has to evolve and make changes at some point if it wants to survive, even Cracker Barrel. But it seems the brand learned a valuable lesson in how to make those changes.
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Cracker Barrel Has Big Plans for 2026
According to a news release, Cracker Barrel will make some changes in 2026, mostly to menu items. The company has a new winter offering, Meals for Two, starting at just $19.99. In addition, Cracker Barrel will bring back both the beloved Hamburger Steak and Eggs in The Basket. These offerings are in addition to a new Spicy Maple sauce.
“Winter calls for comfort and connection, and nothing delivers that better than the classics,” Thomas Yun, Cracker Barrel VP of Menu Strategy and Innovation, shared in a news release. “Bringing back Hamburger Steak and Eggs in The Basket was an easy choice. Not only are they timeless favorites with deep roots on our menu, but they’re also among the most requested dishes from our guests. These dishes are uniquely Cracker Barrel – rooted in tradition and loved for generations – and we’re thrilled to bring back classics our guests know and love, made the way they remember.”
Cracker Barrel will also offer limited-time menu items in 2026. For winter, fans can enjoy a Breakfast Burger, Southern BBQ Wings, Grandma’s Sampler, Steak & Eggs, and Broccoli Cheese Casserole.
The Meals for Two offer is available now until May 3, 2026, for dine-in customers only.
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