MOUNT ARLINGTON, United States: Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy “Old Country Store” setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances. But an attempt to rebrand the storied US chain has sparked a firestorm of opposition online and opened a new front in the culture wars around legacy brands seeking to update their corporate images. It has also hammered the company’s share price, wiping tens of millions of dollars off of its value, and dividing customers and staff.

Republicans slammed the restaurant chain’s “absolutely horrible” move after it removed a decades-old fixture at the company.

Republicans slammed the restaurant chain's "absolutely horrible" move after it removed a decades-old fixture at the company.

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Nostalgic fans of the interstate staple lamented the loss of its country kitsch, while some conservatives blamed “wokeness” for the sleek redesign.

Shares of Cracker Barrel plunged roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh.

The restaurant chain has gotten heat, accused of going too woke.

The restaurant chain wants to revive sales with a new look and food offerings, but many are unhappy that nostalgia isn't on the menu

MOUNT ARLINGTON, United States: Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy “Old Country Store” setting…

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Monday issued a statement responding to the backlash it faced last week over its rebranding and new logo.

One person said if the chain really thought "their arrogant half-hearted apology" would win back "average Americans," "their cornbread ain't done in the middle."