Cracker Barrel. Growing up in the South, Cracker Barrel felt a bit like a theme park attraction. Its down-home frills, Old Country Store merch, and

I think we’re abusing the term a little bit too much, where it’s losing its meaning,’ National Review staff writer Caroline Downey said Thursday night.

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.