Cracker Barrel replaces CEO Julie Masino with Bloomin' Brands veteran David Deno

Filed July 27, 2026 · Period ending July 26, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Julie Masino steps down as CEO and board member effective August 10, 2026, remaining in advisory role through October 9 to assist transition. David Deno, former Bloomin' Brands CEO (2019-2024), assumes CEO role and joins board on August 10.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Deno brings 40+ years restaurant experience including CEO tenure at Bloomin' Brands where he strengthened financials and expanded international presence, plus CFO role through its IPO (2012-2019) and senior positions at Yum! Brands and Pizza Hut.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  New CEO compensation: $1M base salary, 125% target bonus (not eligible fiscal 2026), 360% equity target. One-time sign-on of $400K in RSUs and stock options vesting after three years.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →