AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Cracker Barrel (CBRL)

Cracker Barrel Reorganizes Leadership; SVP Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer Departs

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Cracker Barrel announced leadership and organizational changes, including the October 2, 2025 departure of Senior Vice President and Chief Restaurant and Retail Operations Officer Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer, whose role was eliminated. The company said the restructuring reduces layers in the organization and is intended to sharpen its focus on food and guest experience, with no financial results or guidance included in the filing.

Key points

  • Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer's departure and elimination of her SVP role were effective October 2, 2025
  • Doug Hisel promoted to SVP, Store Operations; Thomas Yun rejoins as VP, Menu Strategy & Innovation
  • Heather Hager and Heather Gammon take on expanded roles after Laura Daily's announced retirement
  • The company is ending its engagement with consultancy Prophet

The filing

CompanyCracker Barrel (CBRL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 2, 2025, 5:10 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-25-096161

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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