US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has abandoned plans to adopt a new logo following fierce backlash.

"We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel. We said we would listen, and we have. Our new logo is going away and our 'Old Timer' will remain," the company said in a social media post.

Cracker Barrel received criticism after it unveiled a modern version of its logo which scrapped the "Old Timer" figure.

President Donald Trump, who was among those slamming the rebrand, applauded the reversal, saying: "Congratulations 'Cracker Barrel' on changing your logo back to what it was. All of your fans very much appreciate it".

The new version of the logo, which was unveiled along with a new menu on 19 August, removed the image of a man sitting in a chair and leaning against a barrel - known as the "Old Timer" - and replaced it with an emblem featuring only the chain's name.