# Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, shuts 16 stores

Cracker Barrel has sold its Maple Street Biscuit Company chain and closed 16 underperforming locations. The move reflects the company's efforts to streamline operations amid shifting consumer dining trends. This restructuring affects employees and signals ongoing consolidation in the casual dining sector.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/cracker-barrel-sells-maple-street-biscuit-company-closes-16-locations) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:51:44 GMT