Who Owns Cracker Barrel?

Cracker Barrel founder Dan Evins wanted to better meet the needs of folks on the road.

How much is a Cracker Barrel franchise?

CFO Jill Golder noted that Maple Street restaurants — Cracker Barrel bought the company for $36 million last fall — typically cost about $750,000 to open but generate average annual sales of $1 million. Around noon Wednesday, shares of Cracker Barrel (Ticker: CBRL) were up nearly 10 percent to roughly $117.

What companies does Cracker Barrel own?

Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel and its affiliates operate 660 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in 45 states and own the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company and Holler and Dash® restaurants. For more information about the company, visit crackerbarrel.com.