We live in an era when people have become more attached to the comfort of their favorite brands than ever, and the ongoing saga of Cracker Barrel's modern makeover may be the definitive example. In late 2024, the popular country restaurant chain announced an overhaul of its brand aimed at refreshing the appearance of the old-school chain. The most controversial decision has been the recent move to change the Cracker Barrel logo,
Maybe someone whispered in the branding team's ear: "Put as much daylight as possible between the new brand and Comcast, by making the new name as ridiculous as can be. We want no part of the lefty network." Truthfully, I think Comcast is just another media conglomerate in the bag for . That's just my humble opinion, although there is some reporting around it.
Olive Garden's mints are distinct with custom branding, featuring a green top and brown bottom, differentiating them from standard Andes mints which have all-brown packaging.
"I looked at the challenge as: How do we make Chili's relevant again?" This highlights the focus on revitalizing the brand to attract past customers and new diners alike.
The American landscape used to be covered in Benningan's, Arthur Treachers, and Chi-Chi's restaurants, which at one time or another all probably seemed like the next big thing.