The logo was created by Nashville designer Bill Holley on a napkin back in 1977 with the goal of creating a feeling of nostalgia with an old-timer wearing overalls.
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People have speculated that it’s Uncle Herschel on the Cracker Barrel logo over the years, but that’s not the case. Be down to earth, humble, soft-spoken and wear a smile” (and serve delicious food–check!) He lived by the golden rule, “Treat everybody as you’d like to be treated yourself. He was Cracker Barrel’s goodwill ambassador, strolling through the towns, inviting people to join him at our stores. Who is Uncle Herschel, you ask? Herschel McCartney was the uncle of our founder, Dan Evins. For us, these things represent some of the best parts about being in a community. Shelves lined with supplies and nostalgic memories. The creek of a board underfoot, the glow of a fireplace. Few things compare to stepping inside a Country Store. Give people a place where they feel at home, relax in a rocking chair, challenge their friends to a game of checkers, socialize and enjoy a meal made with care. That’s why you’ll always see barrels on each Front Porch of a Cracker Barrel. These barrels were essentially the water coolers of the day. In fact, they used to ship soda crackers in barrels so they wouldn’t break in transit. No country stores were complete without Cracker Barrels. Country Stores Were a Place for GatheringĬountry stores used to be the place for folks to catch up on news and local events. In 2019, we celebrated our 50th anniversary, now with over 664 restaurants in 45 states, serving over 230 million guests a year. By the mid 70’s due to the oil embargo they had stopped selling gas and shifted the focus to expanding the menu and creating a unique shopping experience in our stores. By 1977 Dan and his fellow investors had grown to over 13 Cracker Barrel locations. He wanted a place for weary travelers to socialize, fill up their tanks and their tummies and help his family’s oil business. We’ve always been a destination for travelers, but did you know we also used to sell gasoline? When our founder, Dan Evins, started the first Cracker Barrel off of Highway 109 in Lebanon, TN, it was originally a restaurant-gas station combo. Here’s 20 surprising facts you might not know about Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. So, get your trivia hats on, and let’s have a little fun. Our history is rich with stories and meals that recall simpler times and traditions that have continued even to this day.īut there may be some things you might not know about us.
We’ve been pleasing people f Oor more than 50 years since the first Cracker Barrel opened in Lebanon, TN, on September 19 in 1969. When you hear the words Cracker Barrel, what comes to mind? Is it our Front Porch lined with rocking chairs? Our warm buttermilk biscuits? Or our cozy dining room filled with artifacts and memories from the past?
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