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flag Cracker Barrel beat earnings estimates in Q2 2026 despite declining traffic, driven by menu innovations and cost savings.

flag Cracker Barrel reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $874.8 million, beating estimates, with adjusted EBITDA of $38.2 million and a non-GAAP profit of $0.25 per share, significantly exceeding expectations. flag Despite a 7.1% decline in comparable store restaurant sales and a 10.1% traffic drop, guest satisfaction improved, with a record Google star rating of 4.28 and stronger food, service, and value scores. flag The company saw success with menu innovations like the Breakfast Burger and Carrot Cake, while loyalty program sales grew, now accounting for over 40% of tracked sales. flag Labor and retail COGS rose due to inflation and discounts, but operating margins improved 60 basis points on cost savings and lower incentive pay. flag Management expects 2%–2.5% EBITDA growth and a full-year traffic decline of 8.5%–9.5%, citing ongoing challenges from inflation and labor costs.

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