Cracker Barrel to Fund Security for Departing CEO and Appoint David Deno

Cracker Barrel to Fund Security for Departing CEO and Appoint David Deno

newser. com reported that Cracker Barrel will keep funding personal security for CEO Julie Masino after she steps down in October. Fox Business said Masino will leave the chief executive role on August 10 and remain as an adviser until Oct.  9, with former Bloomin’ Brands executive David Deno slated to assume the CEO position.

The outlet also disclosed a $4. 63 million severance package for Masino and a $1 million salary plus relocation benefits for Deno. Earlier reports from Fox News and NBC News linked the leadership change to a turnaround strategy and recovery from a recent rebranding controversy.

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Julie Masino David Deno Carl Berquist Cracker Barrel

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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

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July 29, 2026
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Cracker Barrel to Continue Paying Security for Departing CEO
Cracker Barrel to Continue Paying Security for Departing CEO

newser.com • 29 Jul 19:15

Cracker Barrel will keep funding personal security for CEO Julie Masino after she steps down in October, reflecting a growing trend of expanded protection for corporate leaders.

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Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to receive $4.6 million severance as David Deno assumes leadership
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to receive $4.6 million severance as David Deno assumes leadership

Fox Business • 29 Jul 16:08

Julie Masino will step down as chief executive of Cracker Barrel and receive a $4.63 million severance package, while the company appoints David Deno as her successor amid ongoing recovery from a recent rebranding effort.

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July 28, 2026
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Cracker Barrel to fund security for departing CEO and pay $4.6 million exit package
Cracker Barrel to fund security for departing CEO and pay $4.6 million exit package

New York Post • 28 Jul 19:01

Cracker Barrel will continue covering security expenses for former CEO Julie Felss Masino after her October departure and will pay her $4.6 million in exit compensation, while the incoming CEO receives a $1 million salary and relocation benefits.

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July 27, 2026
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Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to step down after turbulent year
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to step down after turbulent year

NBC News • 27 Jul 20:40

Julie Masino will leave her role as chief executive of Cracker Barrel in August, with former Bloomin’ Brands leader David Deno slated to take over, as the chain seeks to recover from a recent rebranding controversy.

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Cracker Barrel appoints David Deno as CEO as Julie Masino steps down
Cracker Barrel appoints David Deno as CEO as Julie Masino steps down

Fox Business • 27 Jul 13:35

Julie Masino will leave the chief executive role at Cracker Barrel on Aug. 10, remaining as an adviser until Oct. 9, while David Deno will assume the CEO position.

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Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after reversed rebranding effort
Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after reversed rebranding effort

New York Post • 27 Jul 13:24

Julie Felss Masino will leave her role as chief executive of Cracker Barrel, with former Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno set to take over in August, following a failed brand redesign that was rolled back after customer backlash.

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Cracker Barrel announces CEO transition as turnaround gains momentum
Cracker Barrel announces CEO transition as turnaround gains momentum

Fox News • 27 Jul 10:00

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store said its new strategic moves are boosting profitability and will see CEO Julie Masino depart in August, with former Bloomin' Brands chief David Deno set to take over.

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