If younger diners see no meaningful difference between Cracker Barrel and Denny’s, Chili’s, or Applebee’s, and older patrons feel alienated, the chain risks being stuck in a no-man’s-land: not authentic enough for its heritage crowd, not cool or innovative enough for the kids.

If younger diners see no meaningful difference between Cracker Barrel and Denny’s, Chili’s, or Applebee’s, and older patrons feel alienated, the chain risks being stuck in a no-man’s-land: not authentic enough for its heritage crowd, not cool or innovative enough for the kids.

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Aug 25, 2025

from Will Bermender on Twitter

August 25, 2025 at 05:32PM