who founded this?
Dan Evins
Cracker Barrel
The company was founded by Dan Evins in 1969; its first store was in Lebanon, Tennessee
how many cracker barrels in the united states 660 stores what is this barrel? An American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores
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Cracker Barrel [SEP] Introduction
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme. The company was founded by Dan Evins in 1969; its first store was in Lebanon, Tennessee. The corporate offices are located at a different facility in the same city. The chain's stores were at first positioned near Interstate Highway exits in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States, but expanded across the country during the 1990s and 2000s. , the chain operates 660 stores in 45 states. Cracker Barrel's menu is based on traditional Southern cuisine, with appearance and decor designed to resemble an old-fashioned general store.