Why companies retreat from consumer criticism

An exterior view of a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania on June 1, 2025. Paul Weaver | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images It’s been a busy week for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store‘s marketing team. The restaurant chain announced a rebrand and new logo last week, faced widespread criticism from…

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Trump says Cracker Barrel should restore old logo

A Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo hangs on the outside of a restaurant on August 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday on the controversial rebranding of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, writing that, “Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit…

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Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone food delivery

Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery. Beginning Thursday, select customers in the greater Dallas area will have the option to use the so-called Zipotle delivery through an early access program in the Zipline app. Zipline’s autonomous aircraft will deliver orders to customers’ homes from a Rowlett, Texas Chipotle…

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Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages

Starbucks’ Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks. Courtesy: Starbucks Starbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of more stores, as it leans further into health and wellness. Starting Thursday, the coffee giant will test its Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks in more than 400 stores across major cities…

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Cava (CAVA) Q2 2025 earnings

Customers arrive at a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Cava on Tuesday lowered its full-year forecast for same-store sales growth after a disappointing second quarter. For the full year, Cava now anticipates same-store sales growth of 4% to 6%, down from its prior range of 6%…

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