The Surprising Amount Of Money Cracker Barrel Makes From Its Gift Shop
The Surprising Amount Of Money Cracker Barrel Makes From Its Gift Shop Bloomberg/Getty Images By Laine Doss/March 6, 2021 1:27 pm EDT For many travelers in the United States, Cracker Barrel is a welcome stop for food while on the road. The restaurant chain was founded in 1969 by Dave Evins, who worked in the family's gasoline business. Evins wanted to open an eatery that would offer a good, hearty meal to people on the go, instead of the fast food restaurants he noticed popping up. According to the Cracker Barrel website, the restaurant's country store was always an important...