Cracker Barrel GC Richard Wolfson retires early; Jennifer Lankford promoted as successor

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Richard Wolfson retired as SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective May 1, 2026 (original date May 5).
Jennifer Lankford, previously VP and Deputy General Counsel, promoted to SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Wolfson receives previously disclosed consulting benefits (terminated) and prorated incentive awards under equity plans.

item 5.02

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Appointed

Jennifer Lankford

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

CBRL · CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Effective: 2026-05-01
Filed: May 1, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

promoted the Company’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Jennifer Lankford, as the Company’s next Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective upon Mr. Wolfson’s retirement

Departed

Richard Wolfson

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

CBRL · CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Effective: 2026-05-01
Successor: Jennifer Lankford
Filed: May 1, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (the “Company”), Richard Wolfson, notified the Company of his intent to retire on May 5, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jennifer Lankford was appointed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

Action: promoted
Role: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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promoted the Company’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Jennifer Lankford, as the Company’s next Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective upon Mr. Wolfson’s retirement

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Richard Wolfson retired as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

Action: retired
Role: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (the “Company”), Richard Wolfson, notified the Company of his intent to retire on May 5, 2026

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