The chain was bought in 2019 and has grown steadily since then.
Cracker Barrel is preparing to shut down 14 Maple Street Biscuit Company units during its 2026 fiscal calendar.
The fast casual ended fiscal 2025 with 68 restaurants systemwide, meaning the closures will nix about 20 percent of its footprint. Cracker Barrel’s recent financial results included a $16.2 million impairment charge, mostly related to low-performing Maple Street stores. CFO Craig Pommells said many of these unprofitable units have shuttered during Q1 2026…