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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announces CFO Retirement

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. announced the retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Jill Golder, effective December 31, 2020. Golder will assist in transitioning her responsibilities in the coming months. Sandra Cochran, President and CEO, praised Golder's contributions, particularly during the pandemic. Doug Couvillion, Senior VP of Sourcing & Supply Chain, will step in as Interim CFO. Cracker Barrel operates over 660 locations across 45 states, combining dining and shopping experiences.

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  • Jill Golder has significantly contributed to Cracker Barrel's success, particularly during the pandemic.
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LEBANON, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. announced today that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Jill Golder, will retire from the Company on December 31, 2020.  Ms. Golder will continue to assist the Company's executive team on a variety of matters following her retirement, including the orderly transition of her responsibilities, over the next several months. 

Cracker Barrel's President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Cochran, commented, "Jill has contributed significantly to the success of Cracker Barrel over the last five years, and has been instrumental in helping us navigate through the pandemic as successfully as we have. The Board and I are grateful for Jill's efforts and accomplishments, and we wish her the best in this next chapter."

Ms. Golder added, "Cracker Barrel is an outstanding company with a talented leadership team, and I am proud of our accomplishments, particularly over the last nine months. I am looking forward to seeing the Company succeed through the pandemic and beyond."  

The Company has appointed Doug Couvillion as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective upon Ms. Golder's retirement.  Mr. Couvillion currently serves as the Company's Senior Vice President, Sourcing & Supply Chain, and has served in a number of executive finance positions during his 20-year career with the Company, including Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer from 2011 to 2015.  He has been a Senior Vice President since 2016.

About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) shares warm welcomes and friendly service while offering guests high-quality homestyle food and unique shopping — all at a fair price. By creating a world filled with hospitality through an experience that combines dining and shopping, guests are cared for like family. Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel and its affiliates operate more than 660 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in 45 states and own the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company. For more information about the company, visit www.crackerbarrel.com.

Investor Contact: Adam Hanan
(615) 443-9887

Media Contact: Heidi Pearce
(615) 235-4135

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FAQ

Who is retiring from Cracker Barrel and when?

Jill Golder, the CFO, is retiring on December 31, 2020.

Who will replace Jill Golder as CFO of Cracker Barrel?

Doug Couvillion will serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer.

What has been Jill Golder's contribution to Cracker Barrel?

She has played a vital role in the company’s success, especially through the pandemic.

How many locations does Cracker Barrel operate?

Cracker Barrel operates over 660 locations across 45 states.

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