This Restaurant Chain Just Made the Dumbest Corporate Decision in History
The CEO of Cracker Barrel sits down for a TV interview to defend the company's controversial restaurant redesign that has united both Democrats and Republicans in complete opposition. The remodel strips away the classic old-fashioned decor, rustic farm equipment, and vintage photos that made the chain feel like stepping back into the early 1900s, replacing it with sterile white paint and modern furniture. The backlash was so severe that Cracker Barrel's stock dropped $100 million in value when the changes went viral. Even the official Democrat Party Twitter account posted a Norman Rockwell painting expressing their disgust with the rebrand, while David Hogg called for the country to unite against these changes "for America." The internet responded with brutal memes comparing the logo change to various unfortunate transformations, with Denny's even joining in to mock their competitor. Media analyst Mark Dice created this video examining why this corporate decision represents such a massive disconnect from what customers actually want.