CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (the “Company,” “our” or “we”) is a publicly traded (Nasdaq: CBRL) company that, through its operations and those of certain subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the operation and development of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® (“Cracker Barrel”) concept. Each Cracker Barrel store consists of a restaurant with a gift shop. The restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The gift shop offers a variety of decorative and functional items specializing in rocking chairs, holiday gifts, toys, apparel and foods. As of September 13, 2024, the Company operated 658 Cracker Barrel stores located in 44 states. The Company also owns Maple Street Biscuit Company (“MSBC”), a breakfast and lunch fast casual concept. As of September 13, 2024, the Company operated 68 MSBC locations in ten states.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (the “Company,” “our” or “we”) is a publicly traded (Nasdaq: CBRL) company that, through its operations and those of certain subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the operation and development of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® (“Cracker Barrel”) concept. Each Cracker Barrel store consists of a restaurant with a gift shop. The restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The gift shop offers a variety of decorative and functional items specializing in rocking chairs, holiday gifts, toys, apparel and foods. As of September 12, 2025, the Company operated 657 Cracker Barrel stores located in 43 states. The Company also owns Maple Street Biscuit Company (“MSBC”), a breakfast and lunch fast casual concept. As of September 12, 2025, the Company operated 68 MSBC locations in ten states.

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We believe there are significant challenges in the macroeconomic outlook for the coming quarters, including continued inflationary pressures, higher interest rates, higher consumer debt levels and lower savings rates, as well as the potential uncertainty associated with the geopolitical environment and the U.S. presidential election, among other factors. However, despite these challenges, we remain focused on delivering long-term growth and returns for shareholders. On May 16, 2024, we announced details of our strategic transformation plan, which was already underway and is built on the following five pillars of our strategy:

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We believe there are significant challenges in the macroeconomic outlook for the coming quarters, including continued volatility of inflation and interest rates, higher consumer debt levels and lower savings rates, as well as the potential uncertainty associated with the geopolitical environment and global trade among other factors. However, despite these challenges, we remain focused on delivering long-term growth and returns for shareholders.

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Our stores operate in both the restaurant and retail industries in the United States. The restaurant and retail industries are highly competitive with respect to quality, variety and price of the food products, availability of carryout and home delivery, internet and mobile ordering capabilities and retail merchandise offered. We compete with a significant number of national and regional restaurant and retail chains. Additionally, there are many segments within the restaurant industry, such as family dining, casual dining, full-service, fast casual and quick service, which often overlap and provide competition for widely diverse restaurant concepts. Cracker Barrel primarily operates in the full-service segment of the restaurant industry, and our growing MSBC concept operates in the fast casual segment. Competition also exists in securing prime real estate locations for new stores, in hiring qualified employees, in advertising, in the attractiveness of facilities and with competitors having similar menu offerings or convenience features. The restaurant and retail industries are often affected by changes in consumer taste and preference; national, regional or local economic conditions; demographic trends; traffic patterns; the type, number and location of competing restaurants and retailers; and consumers’ discretionary purchasing power.

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Our stores operate in both the restaurant and retail industries in the United States. The restaurant and retail industries are highly competitive with respect to quality, variety and price of the food products, availability of carryout and home delivery, internet and mobile ordering capabilities and retail merchandise offered. We compete with a significant number of national and regional restaurant and retail chains. Additionally, there are many segments within the restaurant industry, such as family dining, casual dining, full-service, fast casual and quick service, which often overlap and provide competition for widely diverse restaurant concepts. Cracker Barrel primarily operates in the full-service segment of the restaurant industry, and our MSBC concept operates in the fast casual segment. Competition also exists in securing prime real estate locations for new stores, in hiring qualified employees, in advertising, in the attractiveness of facilities and with competitors having similar menu offerings or convenience features. The restaurant and retail industries are often affected by changes in consumer taste and preference; national, regional or local economic conditions; demographic trends; traffic patterns; the type, number and location of competing restaurants and retailers; and consumers’ discretionary purchasing power.

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Total revenue in 2024 increased 0.8% as compared to 2023. Total revenue in 2024 benefited from the additional week of 2024, which resulted in an increase in revenue of $62,800. Our comparable store restaurant sales decrease in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from the guest traffic decrease partially offset by the average check increase. The average check increase included an average menu increase of 4.9%. Off-premise sales represented approximately 20% of restaurant sales volumes in 2024 and 2023.

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Total revenue in 2025 increased 0.4% as compared to 2024. Total revenue in 2024 includes a benefit of $62,800 due to the 53 rd week of 2024. Excluding the impact of the 53 rd week in the prior year, total revenue increased 2.2%. Our comparable store restaurant sales increase in 2025 as compared to 2024 resulted primarily from the average check increase partially offset by the guest traffic decrease. The average check increase included an average menu price increase of 5.3%. Off-premise sales represented approximately 20% of restaurant sales volumes in both 2025 and 2024.

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The decrease in restaurant cost of goods sold as a percentage of restaurant revenue in 2024 as compared to 2023 was primarily the result of our menu price increase referenced above. Commodity inflation was relatively flat in 2024. We presently expect the rate of commodity inflation to be approximately 2% to 3% in 2025.

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The decrease in restaurant cost of goods sold as a percentage of restaurant revenue in 2025 as compared to 2024 was primarily the result of our menu pricing partially offset by commodity inflation of 2.1% in 2025. We presently expect the rate of commodity inflation to be approximately 2.5% to 3.5% in 2026.

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The increase in store hourly labor and store management compensation as a percentage of total revenue in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from higher staffing levels and the investment of additional labor hours to improve the guest experience as well as wage inflation partially offset by higher average check. We presently expect the rate of wage inflation to be approximately 3% to 4% in 2025.

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The decreases in store hourly labor and store management compensation as a percentage of total revenue in 2025 as compared to 2024 resulted primarily from menu price increases exceeding wage inflation. Additionally, store hourly labor benefited from improved productivity, driven by our back-of-house optimization initiatives. We presently expect the rate of wage inflation to be approximately 3.0% to 4.0% in 2026.

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During 2024, we revised our employee benefits policy which resulted in a one-time reduction in other wages expense for 2024 as compared to 2023.

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The increase in other wages as a percentage of total revenue in 2025 as compared to 2024 resulted primarily from revisions to our employee benefits policy which resulted in a one-time reduction in other wages in 2024.

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The increase in employee health care expenses as a percentage of total revenue in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from higher claims.

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The increase in employee health care expense as a percentage of total revenue in 2025 as compared to 2024 resulted primarily from unfavorable claim experience as well as an increase in medical claim reserves driven by higher enrollment.

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The increase in other store operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from the increase in advertising expense due to higher media spending and costs associated with our new customer loyalty program, Cracker Barrel Rewards.

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The increase in other store operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue in 2025 as compared to 2024 resulted primarily from costs associated with our off-premise business.

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The increase in professional fees as a percentage of total revenue in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from the costs associated with the Company’s strategic transformation plan.

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The increase in professional fees as a percentage of total revenue in 2025 as compared to 2024 primarily resulted from proxy contest expenses and higher legal fees. The Company incurred expenses of $8,220 in 2025 related to a proxy contest in connection with the Company’s 2024 annual shareholders meeting held on November 21, 2024. Higher legal fees for 2025 included an approximate $3,300 charge in connection with our settlement of wage related disputes. These fees were partially offset by lower costs associated with the Company’s multi-year strategic plan in 2025 as compared to 2024.

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During 2024 and 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $17,448 and $11,692, respectively, as a result of the deterioration in operating performance of six Cracker Barrel locations and thirteen MSBC locations in 2024 and six Cracker Barrel locations in 2023. Additionally, during 2024 and 2023, we incurred costs of $5,494 and $2,307, respectively, in connection with the closure of four Cracker Barrel and two MSBC locations in 2024 and six Cracker Barrel and four MSBC locations in 2023 because of poor operating performance.

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During 2025 and 2024, we recorded impairment charges of $19,772 and $17,448, respectively, as a result of the deterioration in operating performance of seven Cracker Barrel locations and twenty-five MSBC locations in 2025 and six Cracker Barrel locations and thirteen MSBC locations in 2024. Additionally, during 2025 and 2024, we incurred costs of $287 and $5,494, respectively, in connection with the closure of two Cracker Barrel and two MSBC locations in 2025 and four Cracker Barrel and two MSBC locations in 2024 because of poor operating performance.

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The year-to-year increase in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from higher weighted average debt levels and higher weighted average interest rates under our revolving credit facility.

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The year-to-year decrease in 2025 as compared to 2024 resulted primarily from lower weighted average debt levels and lower weighted average interest rates under the revolving credit facility partially offset by costs associated with refinancing the revolving credit facility and interest related to the 2030 Notes. See “Borrowing Capacity, Debt Covenants and Notes” section below for further information related to the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility and the 2030 Notes.

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The following table highlights the provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before income taxes (“effective tax rate”) for the past two years:

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The following table highlights the income tax benefit as a percentage of income before income taxes (“effective tax rate”) for the past two years:

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Our effective tax rate is lower than statutory rates primarily due to the benefit of tax credits. The decrease in our effective tax rate from 2023 to 2024 reflects the impact of tax credits on lower income before tax as well as favorable audit settlements.

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Our effective tax rate is lower than statutory rates primarily due to the benefit of tax credits. The increase in our effective tax rate in 2025 is primarily due to higher income before tax as well as fewer favorable audit settlements as compared to 2024.

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Our net income in 2024 decreased compared to 2023 primarily due to our decline in our operating income discussed above partially offset by our income tax benefit for 2024 discussed above.

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Our net income in 2025 increased as compared to 2024 primarily due to our increase in our operating income discussed above partially offset by a lower income tax benefit in 2025 as compared to 2024 as discussed above.

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Our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated from our operations and our borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility. Our cash generated from our operations, together with our borrowing capacity under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, were sufficient to finance all of our growth, dividend payments, working capital needs, interest payments on long-term debt obligations and other cash payment obligations in 2024. We believe that cash at August 02, 2024, along with cash expected to be generated from our operating activities and the borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to finance our continuing operations, our strategic transformation initiative and continuing expansion plans, debt service, dividend payments, capital expenditures and working capital needs for the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. Our ability to draw on our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility is subject to the satisfaction of the provisions of the credit facility, as amended, and we believe we will be able to refinance our Revolving Credit Facility and other debt instruments prior their maturity.

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We believe that cash at August 01, 2025, along with cash expected to be generated from our operating activities and the borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to finance our continuing operations, our multi-year strategic plan initiatives, our continuing expansion plans, debt service, dividend payments, capital expenditures and working capital needs for the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. Our ability to draw on our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility is subject to the satisfaction of the provisions of the credit facility, as amended, and we believe we will be able to refinance and/or pay off our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility and other debt instruments prior their maturity.

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The decrease in net cash flow provided by operating activities in 2024 as compared to 2023 resulted primarily from lower net income and a lower decrease in retail inventory levels.

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The increase in net cash flow provided by operating activities in 2025 as compared to 2024 was primarily driven by higher operating income, reflecting improved profitability, as well as the timing of cash receipts for accounts receivable and timing of payments for accounts payable.

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We enter into purchase orders for food and retail merchandise; purchase orders for capital expenditures, supplies, other operating needs and other services; and commitments under contracts for maintenance needs and other services in the normal course of business. Our estimate as of August 02, 2024, for these purchase obligations is $141,446, of which $107,485 is short-term. This estimate of our purchase obligations (i) excludes contracts that do not contain minimum purchase obligations and long-term agreements for services and operating needs that can be cancelled within 60 days without penalty, and (ii) includes long-term agreements and certain retail purchase orders for services and operating needs that can be cancelled (A) with more than 60 days’ notice without penalty only through the term of the notice period and (B) only in the event of an uncured material breach or with a penalty through the entire term of the contract. Because of the uncertainties of seasonal demands and promotional calendar changes, our estimated usage for food, supplies and other operating needs and services is calculated ratably over either the termination notice period or the remaining life of the contract, as applicable, unless we had better information available at the time related to each contract.

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We enter into purchase orders for food and retail merchandise; purchase orders for capital expenditures, supplies, other operating needs and other services; and commitments under contracts for maintenance needs and other services in the normal course of business. Our estimate as of August 01, 2025, for these purchase obligations is $145,900, of which $104,917 is short-term. This estimate of our purchase obligations (i) includes long-term agreements and certain retail purchase orders for services and operating needs that can be cancelled (A) with more than 60 days’ notice without penalty only through the term of the notice period and (B) only in the event of an uncured material breach or with a penalty through the entire term of the contract, (ii) excludes contracts that do not contain minimum purchase obligations and long-term agreements for services and operating needs that can be cancelled within 60 days without penalty. Because of the uncertainties of seasonal demands and promotional calendar changes, our estimated usage for food, supplies and other operating needs and services is calculated ratably over either the termination notice period or the remaining life of the contract, as applicable, unless we had better information available at the time related to each contract.

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As of August 02, 2024, the total present value of our lease expenses (including variable lease costs) under operating leases was $725,829, which had a weighted-average remaining lease term 15.88 years, of which $86,318 is short-term. As of August 02, 2024, we have entered into leases that have not yet commenced with future short-term and long-term lease payments of $12,615 that are not yet recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These leases are expected to commence in 2025 and 2026. For additional information regarding our operating leases, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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As of August 01, 2025, the total present value of our lease expenses (including variable lease costs) under operating leases was $694,974, which had a weighted-average remaining lease term 15.20 years, of which $86,208 is short-term. As of August 01, 2025, we have not entered into any leases that have not yet commenced. For additional information regarding our operating leases, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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At August 02, 2024, other long-term obligations include our Non-Qualified Savings Plan ($25,719, with a corresponding long-term asset to fund the liability; see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K), Deferred Compensation Plan ($854) and our long-term incentive plans ($3,015).

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At August 01, 2025, other long-term obligations include our Non-Qualified Savings Plan ($22,700, with a corresponding long-term asset to fund the liability; see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K), Deferred Compensation Plan ($1,143) and our long-term incentive plans ($2,444).

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At August 02, 2024, the entire liability of $15,317, for uncertain tax positions (including penalties and interest) is classified as a long-term liability. At this time, we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amounts and timing of payments in individual years because of uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on our uncertain tax positions.

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At August 01, 2025, the entire liability of $15,375, for uncertain tax positions (including penalties and interest) is classified as a long-term liability. At this time, we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amounts and timing of payments in individual years because of uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on our uncertain tax positions.

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Our capital expenditures consisted primarily of capital investments for existing stores, new store locations and strategic initiatives. The increase in capital expenditures in 2024 from 2023 resulted primarily from higher capital expenditures for strategic initiatives, including costs associated with our customer loyalty program, Cracker Barrel Rewards.

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Our capital expenditures consisted primarily of capital investments for existing stores, new store locations and strategic initiatives. The increase in capital expenditures in 2025 from 2024 resulted primarily from our maintenance and remodel initiatives as part of our multi-year strategic plan.

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As part of our strategic transformation plan, we have modified our capital allocation policy and currently expect to increase our capital expenditures over the three-year period from 2025 to 2027 to approximately $600,000 to $700,000, of which $160,000 to $180,000 is estimated for 2025. This increase includes expansion of our maintenance and remodel initiatives as well as additional technology improvements. This estimate also includes the acquisition of sites and construction costs of two new Cracker Barrel stores and three to four MSBC locations that we plan to open during 2025. We intend to fund our capital expenditures with cash generated by operations and cash on hand as the result of borrowings under our revolving credit facility, as necessary.

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We currently expect capital expenditures to be approximately $135,000 to $150,000 in 2026. This estimate includes our maintenance and technology initiatives and no spending on new remodels. This estimate also includes the acquisition of sites and construction costs of locations that we plan to open during 2026. We intend to fund our capital expenditures with cash generated by operations, cash on hand and borrowings under our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, as necessary.

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The increase in proceeds from sale of property and equipment in 2024 from 2023 resulted primarily from the sale of excess real property in 2024.

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The decrease in proceeds from sale of property and equipment in 2025 from 2024 resulted primarily from the sale of excess real property in 2024.

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The following table highlights our borrowing capacity and outstanding borrowings under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, our standby letters of credit and our borrowing availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility as of August 02, 2024:

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The following table highlights our borrowing capacity and outstanding borrowings under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, our standby letters of credit and our borrowing availability under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility as of the year ended August 01, 2025:

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During 2024, we borrowed $406,500 and repaid $346,500 under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility. During 2023, we borrowed $180,000 and repaid $190,000 under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.

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During 2025, we borrowed $548,500 and repaid $728,500 under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and 2025 Revolving Credit Facility. During 2024, we borrowed $406,500 and repaid $346,500 under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.

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Our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants, which include maintenance of a maximum consolidated total senior secured leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. We were in compliance with the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility’s financial covenants at August 02, 2024, and we expect to be in compliance with the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility’s financial covenants for the remaining term of the facility.

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Our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants, which include maintenance of a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. We were in compliance with the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility’s financial covenants at August 01, 2025, and we expect to be in compliance with the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility’s financial covenants for the remaining term of the facility.

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Our $300,000 aggregate principal amount of 0.625% Convertible Senior Notes (the “Notes”) mature on June 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, repurchased or redeemed. The Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of the Company and bear cash interest at an annual rate of 0.625%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. For additional information regarding our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and the Notes, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Additionally, on June 13, 2025, we used approximately $145,900 of the net proceeds from the 2030 Notes for the repurchase of $150,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes. The remaining $150,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes matures on June 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, repurchased or redeemed. The 2026 Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of the Company and bear cash interest at an annual rate of 0.625%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year.

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Our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility imposes restrictions on the amount of dividends we are permitted to pay and the amount of shares we are permitted to repurchase. Under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, provided there is no default existing and the total of our availability under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility plus our cash and cash equivalents on hand is at least $100,000 (the “Cash Availability”), we may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock and repurchase shares of our common stock (1) in an unlimited amount if at the time the dividend or the repurchase is made our consolidated total senior secured leverage ratio is 2.75 to 1.00 or less and (2) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year if our consolidated total leverage ratio is greater than 2.75 to 1.00 at the time the dividend or repurchase is made; notwithstanding (1) and (2), so long as immediately after giving effect to the payment of any such dividends, Cash Availability is at least $100,000, we may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount not to exceed in any fiscal year the product of the aggregate amount of dividends declared in the fourth quarter of the immediately preceding fiscal year multiplied by four.

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Our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility imposes restrictions on the amount of dividends we are permitted to pay and the amount of shares we are permitted to repurchase. Under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, provided there is no default existing and the total of our availability under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility plus our cash and cash equivalents on hand is at least $100,000 (the “Cash Availability”), we may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock and repurchase shares of our common stock (1) in an unlimited amount if at the time the dividend or the repurchase is made our consolidated total leverage ratio is 3.50 to 1.00 or less and (2) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year if, at the time such dividend or repurchase is made, our consolidated total leverage ratio is greater than 3.50 to 1.00; notwithstanding (1) and (2), so long as immediately after giving effect to the payment of any such dividends, Cash Availability is at least $100,000, we may declare and pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock in an aggregate amount not to exceed in any fiscal year the product of the aggregate amount of dividends declared in the fourth quarter of the immediately preceding fiscal year multiplied by four.

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In 2024, we paid regular dividends of $5.20 per share. In connection with our strategic transformation program, we modified our capital allocation policy to support increased investments in our business to drive organic growth. As part of this shift to increase investment in our business, the Board of Directors reduced the quarterly dividend and declared a dividend of $0.25 per share that was subsequently paid on August 6, 2024 to shareholders of record on July 19, 2024. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2025, the Board declared a dividend of $0.25 per share payable on November 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of October 18, 2024.

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In 2025, we paid regular dividends of $1.00 per share. In connection with our multi-year strategic plan, we modified our capital allocation policy to support increased investments in our business to drive organic growth. As part of this shift to increase investment in our business, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Board of Directors reduced the quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2026, the Board declared a dividend of $0.25 per share payable on November 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 17, 2025.

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Our criteria for share repurchases are that they be accretive to expected net income per share and are within the limits imposed by our debt commitments. On June 02, 2023, the Board of Directors renewed our authorization to repurchase shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock at management’s discretion up to a total value of $200,000, for an additional year; this authorization has expired. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock in 2024. In 2023, the Company repurchased 171,792 shares of its common stock in the open market at an aggregate cost of $17,449.

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Our criteria for share repurchases are that they be accretive to expected net income per share and are within the limits imposed by our debt commitments. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock in 2025 or 2024. In the first quarter of 2026, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization to repurchase shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock at management’s discretion up to a total value of $100,000.

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See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of recent accounting guidance not yet adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the accounting guidance.

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See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of recent accounting guidance adopted and not yet adopted. The adoption of accounting for debt and segments did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the accounting guidance not yet adopted.

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We have not made any material changes in our methodology for assessing impairments during the past three years and we do not believe that there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions used by us to assess impairment of long-lived assets. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions used in estimating future cash flows and fair values of long-lived assets, we may be exposed to losses that could be material. During 2024 and 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $15,616 and $11,692, respectively, for long-lived assets due to the deterioration in operating performance of six Cracker Barrel locations and thirteen MSBC locations in 2024 and six Cracker Barrel locations in 2023. The impairment charges are included in the impairment and store closing costs line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See the Lease Accounting section below for information related to an impairment charge related to a right-of-use asset recorded in 2024.

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We have not made any material changes in our methodology for assessing impairments during the past three years and we do not believe that there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions used by us to assess impairment of long-lived assets. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions used in estimating future cash flows and fair values of long-lived assets, we may be exposed to losses that could be material. During 2025 and 2024, we recorded impairment charges of $18,391 and $15,616, respectively, for long-lived assets due to the deterioration in operating performance of seven Cracker Barrel locations and twenty-five MSBC locations in 2025 and six Cracker Barrel locations and thirteen MSBC locations in 2024. The impairment charges are included in the impairment and store closing costs line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See the Lease Accounting section below for information related to impairment charges related to right-of-use assets recorded in 2025 and 2024.

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Changes in these assumptions and management judgments may produce materially different amounts in the recognition of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Additionally, any loss resulting from an impairment of the right-of-use assets is recognized by a charge to income, which could be material. In 2024, we recorded an impairment charge of $1,832 related to a right-of-use asset for a Cracker Barrel location. This amount is included in the impairment and store closing costs line item on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

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Changes in these assumptions and management judgments may produce materially different amounts in the recognition of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Additionally, any loss resulting from an impairment of the right-of-use assets is recognized by a charge to income, which could be material. In 2025 and 2024, we recorded impairment charges of $1,381 and $1,832, respectively, each related to the right-of-use assets of one Cracker Barrel location. These amounts are included in the impairment and store closing costs line item on the Consolidated Statement of Income.