Core Viewpoint - The majority of retail investors at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. expressed their disapproval of CEO Julie Felss-Masino, indicating a lack of confidence in her leadership and calling for her removal [1]. Group 1: Shareholder Sentiment - Retail shareholders overwhelmingly voted against the reelection of CEO Julie Felss-Masino, reflecting their dissatisfaction with her performance and the company's direction [1]. - Biglari Capital argues that the current CEO has not been effective, leading to negative customer traffic, which is expected to continue unless there is a leadership change [1]. Group 2: Index Fund Voting Dynamics - The voting behavior of index funds diverged from that of retail investors, as index funds often delegate voting power to governance departments, which may not align with the economic interests of their clients [1]. - There is a call for index funds to align their voting practices with the interests of non-passive investors, ensuring that the question of leadership effectiveness is adequately addressed [1]. Group 3: Recommendations from Proxy Advisory Firms - Independent proxy advisory firms, including ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones, have concluded that a change in leadership is warranted at Cracker Barrel and have recommended voting against the company's nominees [4].

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Core Insights - Cracker Barrel shareholders voted to oust board member Gilbert Dávila due to a branding crisis that resulted in a significant loss of company value, while CEO Julie Felss Masino retained her position [1][4][16] Group 1: Branding Crisis - The crisis was triggered by Masino's decision to replace the iconic "Old Timer" logo, leading to a political backlash and alienation of core diners, which caused a decline in traffic and share prices [1][6][8] - Following the rebranding, Cracker Barrel experienced an 8% drop in traffic and a nearly 10% decline in shares on a single day, with overall shares tumbling more than 50% from mid-August highs [8][9] - The company lost market share among its core Republican diner base, falling from the fastest-growing breakfast brand to last place [9] Group 2: Shareholder Actions - Activist investor Sardar Biglari criticized both Masino and Dávila for the rebranding and alleged years of mismanagement, leading to a proxy battle [2][13] - Advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis recommended voting against Dávila, citing failures in board oversight related to the rebranding [16] - Dávila's removal from the board reduced its size to nine directors, leaving Masino in full control of the recovery efforts [5][16] Group 3: Company Response - Masino defended the new logo as a practical upgrade for highway visibility and acknowledged the misstep during a September earnings call, promising to embrace the brand's nostalgia [5][13] - Despite the backlash, Masino's leadership was spared in the shareholder vote, indicating a divided opinion among shareholders regarding the company's direction [4][16]