8-K filed July 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET ticker CBRL CIK 0001067294

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Cracker Barrel appoints David Deno as CEO; Julie Masino steps down effective Aug 10, 2026

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

David Deno, former Bloomin' Brands CEO, named President and CEO effective August 10, 2026; will join the Board.
Julie Masino resigns as CEO and director on Aug 10; remains in advisory role through Oct 9, 2026.
Deno receives $1M base salary, 125% target bonus, 360% of base LTIP target, and $400K sign-on award (RSUs + options).
Deno's employment agreement includes two-year non-compete and severance of 2x base plus target bonus if terminated without cause.
Masino's transition agreement provides separation payments and equity treatment consistent with prior disclosed terms.

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Appointed

David Deno

Director

CBRL · CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Effective: 2026-08-10
Filed: July 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

will join the Company’s Board of Directors

Appointed

David Deno

President and Chief Executive Officer

CBRL · CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Effective: 2026-08-10
Filed: July 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

David Deno, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer

Departed

Julie Masino

President and Chief Executive Officer

CBRL · CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Effective: 2026-08-10
Successor: David Deno
Filed: July 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

Julie Masino, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down from that role effective August 10, 2026

Departed

Julie Masino

Director

CBRL · CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

Effective: 2026-08-10
Successor: David Deno
Filed: July 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

Ms. Masino will resign from the Board on the Effective Date

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David Deno was appointed as Director at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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will join the Company’s Board of Directors

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David Deno was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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David Deno, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Julie Masino departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

Action: stepped down
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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Julie Masino, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down from that role effective August 10, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Julie Masino resigned as Director at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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Ms. Masino will resign from the Board on the Effective Date

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