Cracker Barrel names Jennifer Lankford as General Counsel following planned retirement

Filed May 1, 2026 · Period ending May 1, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Richard Wolfson retired as General Counsel on May 1, 2026, four days ahead of schedule after notifying the company in December 2025. The Board approved early retirement citing successful transition planning.

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  Jennifer Lankford, previously Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, was promoted to Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective May 1, 2026, representing an internal succession.

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  Wolfson will receive previously disclosed benefits under his Consulting Agreement, which is now terminated, with incentive compensation settling on a prorated basis.

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