We travel as a retired couple in our RV. We stop at CB because most of them allow overnight parking. Years ago, in 2021, the food was amazing. Now we went from PA to AZ last week, got dinner one night at a stay over at one. I got boneless chicken breast that had the texture of a sponge. Bland mushy without any zest whatsoever. You could tell it was a frozen microwaved patty at best.
As far as the branding, we only saw some billboards with the new logo, didn't see any inside that were Joanna Gainesified inside. You know that bland make everything dull and boring look? Just didn't see that a any of the CBs we stayed at. Doesn't mean there still aren't some. The only reason we eat there now is out some feeling of duty for using the parking lot. Certainly not because the food is good anymore. One night we walked to Outback Steakhouse and brought it back to RV, screw 'em, the food sucks. The salad was the only redeermer.
Did not know about RV parking. I'm thinking about getting a used RV and roaming the "good" parts of the country. Sill a year + away from doing that - I'm gathering all the information I can about the lifestyle.
Cracker Barrels, some Loves have RV overnight. Some Loves even have RV full hookups overnight, $$ of course but only $60
Camping World mostly has overnight RV parking. You can get away with certain Wall Marts. We never pay as we travel for nights, you can always find something. Our Truck Camper is completely off grid with enough solar and DC to DC charging from the alternator our LiFePo batteries are always full.
San Francisco?! Really? What does ANYONE in San Francisco know about down home cooking and the culture of the heartland? What utter fools CB was to hire them in the first place.
Why do companies pay consultants to destroy their brand?? If the CEO and the Board of Directors don't know their own company well enough to make improvements to their product, then perhaps a complete change at the top is where they should start.
$700 million dollar move is not just a mistake....nor does that qualify as an apology.
I understand.
Good luck getting away with a hit-and-run by rinsing the blood off the car.
Or as Junior Samples might say it, "Ya cant go to chokin' yer chicken and then jus put it back up on the plate without gittin slapped."
I like them b4. Hopefully they will learn.
Sometimes It takes just one bad ad poll to spoil the barrel.
True. LOL
I jest. Sort of. I liked their comfort food.
Oh yeah. I used to love their meat loaf.
Any sauce with that?
(that was a gimme)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/cracker-barrel-drops-firm-behind-ill-fated-logo-change/ar-AA1NLoRE
San Francisco... Says it all
Of course.
Let's see if we forgive. I would. They only did stupid thing once. LOL
The menu changes drove me away. Their food used to be so good.
Oh yeah, their food was very excellent before. I used to call them "comfort food?"
We travel as a retired couple in our RV. We stop at CB because most of them allow overnight parking. Years ago, in 2021, the food was amazing. Now we went from PA to AZ last week, got dinner one night at a stay over at one. I got boneless chicken breast that had the texture of a sponge. Bland mushy without any zest whatsoever. You could tell it was a frozen microwaved patty at best.
As far as the branding, we only saw some billboards with the new logo, didn't see any inside that were Joanna Gainesified inside. You know that bland make everything dull and boring look? Just didn't see that a any of the CBs we stayed at. Doesn't mean there still aren't some. The only reason we eat there now is out some feeling of duty for using the parking lot. Certainly not because the food is good anymore. One night we walked to Outback Steakhouse and brought it back to RV, screw 'em, the food sucks. The salad was the only redeermer.
Did not know about RV parking. I'm thinking about getting a used RV and roaming the "good" parts of the country. Sill a year + away from doing that - I'm gathering all the information I can about the lifestyle.
Swing by Florida and pick me up lol
I'd love too! There's always room for frens.
Cracker Barrels, some Loves have RV overnight. Some Loves even have RV full hookups overnight, $$ of course but only $60
Camping World mostly has overnight RV parking. You can get away with certain Wall Marts. We never pay as we travel for nights, you can always find something. Our Truck Camper is completely off grid with enough solar and DC to DC charging from the alternator our LiFePo batteries are always full.
Modern day all electric nomads.
San Francisco?! Really? What does ANYONE in San Francisco know about down home cooking and the culture of the heartland? What utter fools CB was to hire them in the first place.
LOL
Ya but they paid them to help do it.
Some company talks a good line and sometimes you believe them.
Too late.
The damage is done.
I forgive but hopefully they take that opportunity.
Why do companies pay consultants to destroy their brand?? If the CEO and the Board of Directors don't know their own company well enough to make improvements to their product, then perhaps a complete change at the top is where they should start.
They knew, firing the firm is just a PR move.
I would believe so.
Went WOKE, went broke! Kek
Correct.
How about the CEO? How about the marketing director?
Bet you they are still there.