The "old timer" — a.k.a., “Uncle Herschel” — will still appear on the menu and road signs: “He’s not going anywhere,” the chain insists.

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds criticized Cracker Barrel's rebranding as "woke" on social media. While some customers expressed disappointment online, others embraced the change. Donalds, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Florida, previously worked at Cracker Barrel.