Cracker Barrel Raises Dividend

Cracker Barrel continues to show strength despite a weak economy, now raising their quarterly dividend 2 cents on the share to 22 cents per share. This dividend will be paid to share holders on November 5th who have been on record as shareholders as of October 15th. I used to own shares of Cracker Barrel but sold when the stock was in the 20 something a share range.

in reference to: Cracker Barrel bumps up quarterly dividend 10 pct - BusinessWeek (view on Google Sidewiki)

Who is Guilty of Discrimination Here

It would be interesting to know who is at fault here. I do not want to believe that Cracker Barrel has acted unethically in this case, I have always found the Home Office to be fair and helpful towards me. On the other hand, I know how people can be, being a waiter myself and working with hosts and hostesses, things can happen. If the boyfriend and girlfriend team of hostess and server were deliberately seating black patrons in other sections, I believe they should be terminated.
in reference to: Fired Jacksonville waitresses file federal lawsuit against Cracker Barrel | jacksonville.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Cracker Barrel Store # 9

We recently stopped at store # 9 near Sweetwater, Tennessee on our way to vacation. It was a wonderful dining experience all the way from start to finish. I would like to give kudos to Paul Hall, an associate manager who made us feel at home and valued as a guest. He was out on the floor checking on guest, making sure that the everybody was well taken care of. Even though our food really didn't take too long, but he was at our table reassuring us that it was coming right out. In my opinion, he was doing an awesome job as manager, by the way he done his job I assumed he was the GM, I was surprised that he was only an associate, hopefully he will be promoted fast. Anyways, hats off to Paul Hall and all the staff at store # 9.

Government Financing Cracker Barrel?

Not really, follow link to see how Cracker Barrel is providing new jobs. With unemployment pushing the double digits, it is good to see any kind of new jobs coming open.

in reference to: Ask Us: How can federal money be spent to finance a Cracker Barrel | al.com (view on Google Sidewiki)