Food With Care It takes a dedication to pleasing people and treating our guests and staff like family. Maybe that's why, for more than 50 years, millions of folks have trusted Cracker Barrel as a home-away-from-home where they can get a warm, comforting meal.

The locations are themed around the idea of a traditional Southern U.S. general store. Items used to decorate each store are authentic artifacts, including everyday objects from the early 1900s and after.

First Cracker Barrel Opened Dan W. Evins opened the first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on September 19, 1969, located on Highway 109 in Lebanon, TN. And yes, even then the corn bread was made from scratch.

November 1981 When was the initial public offering of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. stock? Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores went public in November 1981 with slightly over 600,000 shares offered at $10.00 per share.

Crackers are often branded as a nutritious and convenient way to consume a staple food or cereal grain. Crackers can be eaten on their own, but can also accompany other food items such as cheese or meat slices, fruits, dips, or soft spreads such as jam, butter, peanut butter, pâté, or mousse.

Our teams work hard to create a culture of hospitality that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive to everyone who walks through our doors. Our food and décor celebrate warm memories of the past, and our inclusive culture and beliefs help us make way for an even brighter future, together.

A story about war and the bond between a dog and the soldier she loves. Cracker is one of the United States Army's most valuable weapons: a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. She's a Big Deal, and she likes it that way.

Crackers are often branded as a nutritious and convenient way to consume a staple food or cereal grain. Crackers can be eaten on their own, but can also accompany other food items such as cheese or meat slices, fruits, dips, or soft spreads such as jam, butter, peanut butter, pâté, or mousse.

Country Stores Were a Place for Gathering In fact, they used to ship soda crackers in barrels so they wouldn't break in transit. These barrels were essentially the water coolers of the day. That's why you'll always see barrels on each Front Porch of a Cracker Barrel. The idea was simple.

The origin of cracker is murky. Some sources suggest it came from overseers who commanded slaves. Others say it derives from a Scottish word for boasting.

While working in the family gasoline business back in the late 1960s, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store founder Dan Evins began thinking of ways to better meet the needs of folks on the road. Back then, the interstate system was still young and goods and services were hard to come by.

Crackers are typically used to decorate individual place settings and are often opened prior to serving a food or refreshment course. At Christmas, crackers also make great tree ornaments, stocking stuffers, and welcoming gifts for visiting friends and relatives.