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Julie Masino

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, CRACKER BARREL OLD CTRY STOR

Search every verified Julie Masino interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During Cracker Barrel's fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings call on June 9, 2026, Julie Masino reported that the company's Q3 results exceeded expectations, with sales of $797 million and adjusted EBITDA of $40 million. She attributed the performance to strong cost management and improvements in both traffic and check. Masino stated that value is "incredibly important" in the current environment and described Cracker Barrel's approach as "delivering meaningful abundance and everyday value for our guests," adding that this is not a response to the moment but part of the company's identity. Masino also highlighted the performance of the retail segment, noting that retail comparable sales outperformed restaurant comparable sales for the first time in over four years. She credited the work of Heather Hager, who was promoted to senior vice president of retail in February 2026, and cited initiatives such as SKU rationalization and an optimized markdown strategy as contributing factors. Masino emphasized that guests continue to respond positively to abundant portions at fair prices, and that the company is meeting customer needs through options like a smaller portion "early dining" option available Monday through Friday.

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