Cracker Barrel General Counsel Retirement and Succession

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. filed an 8-K report on May 1, 2026, announcing the retirement of Richard Wolfson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective May 1, 2026. Wolfson had previously notified the company on December 5, 2025 of his intent to retire on May 5, 2026 under the terms of his Consulting Agreement. The Board of Directors allowed him to take early retirement on May 1, 2026 in recognition of successful transition planning. The company promoted Jennifer Lankford, previously Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, to succeed Wolfson as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective upon his retirement. Wolfson will receive previously disclosed benefits under his terminated Consulting Agreement, and his incentive compensation awards will be settled on a prorated basis according to the equity incentive plans.