Julie Masino

Julie Masino

United States United StatesCEOFemale5.7Global Dominance: 0.04%

Julie Masino is the CEO of Cracker Barrel, a popular American restaurant chain known for its Southern-style comfort food and country-themed decor. She has been in the news recently due to the backlash surrounding the company's redesigned logo and restaurant interiors, which some critics argue strip away the brand's charm and heritage. Masino has defended the changes, stating that while the visual elements may evolve, the core values and essence of Cracker Barrel remain intact.

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Last week, the company announced that CEO Julie Masino would step down.

Cracker Barrel fans want Sunrise Sampler and classic sides back on menu
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-04
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Julie Masino is stepping down as CEO of Cracker Barrel after facing online backlash over a logo change.

What the Cracker Barrel rage spiral was actually about
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-02
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President and CEO Julie Masino stated that the sale-leaseback transaction will allow the company to reduce debt while focusing on the core Cracker Barrel brand.

Cracker Barrel turnaround gains steam after rebrand backlash hits sales
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-27
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CEO Julie Masino & her team said what the hell, let's do another pancake deal for National Pancake Day.

Cracker Barrel Tries To Win Back America With Another Pancake Deal
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-24
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Julie Masino is the CEO of Cracker Barrel, facing pressure from Sardar Biglari to not be re-elected.

Cracker Barrel faces proxy fight over destroyed shareholder value
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-21
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Cracker Barrel President and CEO Julie Masino acknowledged that the company had underestimated the deep connection customers feel toward the company's nostalgic imagery.

Cracker Barrel reports Q4 earnings results amid logo redesign reversal
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-18
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Julie Masino, Cracker Barrel’s CEO, discussed the company's adjusted investment plan after the logo change backlash.

Cracker Barrel changed its logo. Then visits tumbled
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-18
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Julie Masino is the CEO of Cracker Barrel, leading the company through a transformation plan.

Cracker Barrel isn’t doomed just yet
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-13
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CEO Julie Masino announced a sweeping 'strategic transformation plan' that sparked investor backlash.

Cracker Barrel co-founder, 93, slams failed logo as 'bland and pitiful'
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-29
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Julie Masino is the CEO of Cracker Barrel, who faced criticism for the logo redesign.

Jonathan Capehart slams outrage over Cracker Barrel rebrand as BS
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-24
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