LEBANON,
Tenn., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cracker
Barrel Old Country Store® (NASDAQ: CBRL) today announced that
Cheryl Henry, 50, has been elected
to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Ms. Henry is replacing director William
Moreton, who will step down from the Board for personal
reasons effective May 28, 2024.
Despite his departure, Mr. Moreton will continue to serve as an
advisor to the Board and to management through the end of calendar
2024.
Ms. Henry is the former President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Chairwoman of Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., a fine-dining
restaurant company operating over 150 Ruth's Chris Steak House
restaurants worldwide. A seasoned restaurant and public company
executive with extensive operational leadership experience, Ms.
Henry served in numerous senior leadership roles at Ruth's Chris,
including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief
Branding Officer, and Chief Business Development Officer, before
she assumed the role of CEO in 2018. Prior to joining Ruth's Chris
in June of 2007, Ms. Henry served as Chief of Staff for the Mayor
of Orlando.
Carl Berquist, Chairman of the
Cracker Barrel Board of Directors, stated of Ms. Henry's
appointment, "Cheryl brings to our Board a wealth of industry
knowledge and executive leadership experience. Her success in
overseeing the revitalization of Ruth's Chris will be particularly
relevant to Cracker Barrel as we undertake our own strategic
transformation." Mr. Berquist added, "As we welcome Cheryl, we also
thank Bill for his significant contributions to the Board and to
the Company. Although he is stepping down from the Board in an
official capacity, Bill will remain a trusted advisor and part of
the Cracker Barrel family."
About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store,
Inc. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:
CBRL) is on a mission to bring craveable, delicious homestyle food
and unique retail products to all guests while serving up
memorable, distinctive experiences that make everyone feel welcome.
Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker
Barrel and its affiliates operate approximately 660
company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in 44
states and own the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company.
For more information about the company,
visit www.crackerbarrel.com.
Media Contact:
Heidi Pearce
heidi.pearce@crackerbarrel.com
(615) 235-4315
Investor Contact:
Adam Hanan
Adam.hanan@crackerbarrel.com
(615) 235-4367
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