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Stories ‘Round the Barrel: A Future Chef

Take a moment and think back to when you were 7 years old… “What did you want to be when you grew up?” Most kids will tell you an astronaut, an athlete, a teacher, or even a rock star. But not Jack! This charming 2nd grader wants to combine his passion for cooking with his […]

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Stories ‘Round the Barrel: Miranda, the Singing Server

If you haven’t heard of Miranda Joy Willmore yet, get ready…Because she is about to blow your socks off! Miranda has been part of our Cracker Barrel family for nearly 20 years, serving guests with smiles and songs in the Marion, IL store. She was recently thrust into the national spotlight when a guest, Jared […]

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Stories ‘Round the Barrel: A Real Lifesaver

We love stories…They’re an integral part of who we are. Back when there were country stores, crackers used to be delivered to the stores in barrels and people used to gather ‘round a cracker barrel to tell stories. They were the original water cooler. Our restaurants are meant to help people reconnect with family and […]

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