Cracker Barrel statistics restaurant count revenue totals and facts 2026

Cracker Barrel Statistics (2026): Stores, States, Revenue, Net Income & Employees

Updated Cracker Barrel stats for 2026: store count, states footprint, employee total, latest annual revenue and net income (FY2025), plus historical financials and FAQs.

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Cracker Barrel statistics restaurant count revenue totals and facts 2026

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is a U.S. restaurant-and-retail chain best known for homestyle Southern meals, all-day breakfast, and gift shops designed to feel like an old-fashioned general store. The brand’s signature front-porch rocking chairs and nostalgia-heavy decor have helped it stand out for decades—especially along major highways.

Today, the company’s footprint includes the core Cracker Barrel concept plus its fast-casual brand Maple Street Biscuit Company. Below you’ll find the latest verified metrics (stores, states, employees, revenue, and net income) plus historical financial totals for trend context.

Quick Answer (2026)

As of September 12, 2025, Cracker Barrel operated 657 Cracker Barrel stores in 43 states and 68 Maple Street Biscuit Company locations in 10 states. In FY2025, the company reported $3.484 billion in total revenue and $46.4 million in net income, and employed approximately 76,730 people (as of Aug. 1, 2025).

Key Cracker Barrel Metrics (Latest Available)

Metric Latest figure Year / as-of date Source
Cracker Barrel stores (company-owned) 657 As of Sept. 12, 2025 SEC Form 10-K
States with Cracker Barrel stores 43 As of Sept. 12, 2025 SEC Form 10-K
Maple Street Biscuit Company locations 68 As of Sept. 12, 2025 SEC Form 10-K
Employees ~76,730 As of Aug. 1, 2025 SEC Form 10-K
Total revenue $3.484B FY2025 SEC Form 10-K
Net income $46.4M FY2025 SEC Form 10-K

Cracker Barrel Store Count & Footprint

Cracker Barrel’s core concept remains overwhelmingly company-operated. As of September 12, 2025, the company reported:

  • 657 Cracker Barrel stores in 43 states
  • 68 Maple Street Biscuit Company locations in 10 states

This footprint mix matters when you see “total locations” discussed online—some totals refer only to Cracker Barrel stores, while others combine multiple brands under the same corporate umbrella.

Cracker Barrel Employees

Cracker Barrel is a major employer in full-service dining and retail. As of August 1, 2025, the company employed approximately 76,730 people, with many store team members working part-time.

Cracker Barrel Revenue (Historical)

Cracker Barrel reports its financial results on a fiscal-year basis. Here’s the company’s annual revenue over time (newest first):

Cracker Barrel Net Income (Historical)

FAQ

How many Cracker Barrel restaurants are there?

As of September 12, 2025, Cracker Barrel reported operating 657 Cracker Barrel stores.

How many states have Cracker Barrel locations?

As of September 12, 2025, Cracker Barrel stores were located in 43 states.

Does Cracker Barrel franchise its restaurants?

Cracker Barrel reported that, as of September 12, 2025, no Cracker Barrel stores were franchised.

What is Maple Street Biscuit Company and how many locations does it have?

Maple Street Biscuit Company is Cracker Barrel’s fast-casual breakfast-and-lunch concept. As of September 12, 2025, the company operated 68 locations across 10 states.

How much revenue does Cracker Barrel make per year?

In FY2025, Cracker Barrel reported $3.483684 billion in total revenue (vs. $3.470762 billion in FY2024).

How many employees does Cracker Barrel have?

As of August 1, 2025, Cracker Barrel employed approximately 76,730 people.

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