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Rebrand Of US Culture 'Fixture' Cracker Barrel Sparks Backlash

The chain, which has around 660 US branches, removed the stylized likeness of Uncle Herschel from its logo (Credit: AFP)

Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy "Old Country Store" setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances.

But an attempt to rebrand the storied US chain has sparked a firestorm of opposition online and opened a new front in the culture wars around legacy brands seeking to update their corporate images.

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