Cracker Barrel closed in Jackson
The Cracker Barrel in Jackson has closed. Company officials said the restaurant on Interstate 55 struggled to recover from the pandemic. The company decided to close the Jackson location after an evaluation of the performance of the Cracker Barrel restaurants. “The decision to close a store is never one we take lightly,” the company said in a statement. “We will assist our affected employees and managers during the transition, including offering them employment at our nearby location in Pearl.” Signs were up on Monday notifying visitors of the permanent closure. A truck was loaded up with the Cracker Barrel sign.” We thank our employees who worked so hard to keep the fire burning and to the guests who have dined with us, celebrated with us and made us a part of the Jackson community. for more than 30 years,”[ads1]; the company said. Last fall’s water crisis in Jackson also took a toll on the restaurant, which was forced to close for several days. Jackson City Council President Ashby Foote said the council needs to have some serious discussions about keeping businesses in the city.”Jackson needs to do its best to attract restaurants to Jackson,” Foote said. “And other businesses as well. It comes with a number of different things, primarily public safety.” Foote said the city also needs to see what can be done to fill the now-empty buildings along the I-55 corridor.
The Cracker Barrel in Jackson has closed.
Company officials said the restaurant on Interstate 55 struggled to recover from the pandemic. The company decided to close the Jackson location after an evaluation of the performance of the Cracker Barrel restaurants.
“The decision to close a store is never one we take lightly,” the company said in a statement. “We will assist our affected employees and managers during the transition, including offering them employment at our nearby location in Pearl.”
Signs were up on Monday notifying visitors of the permanent closure. A truck was loaded up with the Cracker Barrel sign.
“We thank our employees who have worked so hard to keep the fireplace glowing and to the guests who have dined with us, celebrated with us and made us a part of the Jackson community for more than 30 years,” the company said. .
Last autumn’s water crisis in Jackson also took a toll on the restaurant, which was forced to close for several days.
Jackson City Council President Ashby Foote said the council needs to have some serious discussions about keeping businesses in the city.
“Jackson needs to do its best to attract restaurants to find in Jackson,” Foote said. “And other businesses as well. It comes with a number of different things, primarily public safety.”
Foote said the city also needs to see what can be done to fill the now-empty buildings along the I-55 corridor.
