The restaurant chain wants to revive sales with a new look and food offerings, but many are unhappy that nostalgia isn't on the menu

Erik Russell, a former Cracker Barrel employee who now works as a brand designer, said the company committed "one of the cardinal branding sins" when changing its logo.

Cracker Barrel is marching forward with an ongoing makeover. And to some fans' dismay, the chain’s new logo now ditches the barrel itself.