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Compiled from SEC Form N-PX filings and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s Form 8-K, filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07 on EDGAR). Page generated October 14, 2026.
Meeting of November 20, 2025: 16 items on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s Form 8-K, filed November 24, 2025: 6 approved · 10 without a stated outcome.
Material dissent: a director nominee under 80% of the votes cast, say-on-pay under 70%, any other item the board put forward under 80%, or a shareholder proposal with more than 50%, on the company’s own Form 8-K tally. How this is decided
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These tallies are Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own, as disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K, filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07, “Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders”). They cover every share voted at the meeting, not just the funds that file Form N-PX.
| Ballot item | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Broker non-votes | Support (of votes cast) | Reported outcome | Voting standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elect Director: Carl Berquist | 13,655,637 | 2,520,353 | 219,222 | -- | -- | 84% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Jody Bilney | 10,924,938 | 5,271,801 | 198,184 | -- | -- | 67% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Stephen Bramlage | 14,824,855 | 1,351,001 | 219,066 | -- | -- | 92% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Gilbert Dávila | 6,716,130 | 9,570,461 | 108,607 | -- | -- | 41% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: John Garratt | 15,349,805 | 824,432 | 220,189 | -- | -- | 95% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Michael Goodwin | 15,445,447 | 732,949 | 216,270 | -- | -- | 95% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Cheryl Henry | 14,735,257 | 1,462,539 | 196,974 | -- | -- | 91% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Julie Masino | 12,130,721 | 4,116,283 | 150,194 | -- | -- | 75% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Gisel Ruiz | 14,720,772 | 1,472,305 | 201,792 | -- | -- | 91% | Not verified | — |
| Elect Director: Darryl Wade | 14,709,489 | 1,463,285 | 221,995 | -- | -- | 91% | Not verified | — |
| Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement ("say-on-pay"): | 12,878,011 | 3,325,141 | 194,156 | -- | -- | 79% | Approved | — |
| Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the Company's 2026 fiscal year: | 16,996,138 | 336,662 | 210,466 | -- | -- | 98% | Approved | — |
| First Coast has advised the Company that there were zero broker non-votes on proposal 3. 4. Approval of an amendment to the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan: | 13,790,470 | 2,454,873 | 151,965 | -- | -- | 85% | Approved | — |
| Ratification, on an advisory basis, of the inclusion of the Proxy Access Provision in the Bylaws, as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement : | 14,404,287 | 1,367,250 | 625,771 | -- | -- | 91% | Approved | — |
| Ratification, on an advisory basis, of the inclusion of the Ineligibility Provision in the Bylaws, as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement : | 9,224,632 | 6,925,578 | 247,098 | -- | -- | 57% | Approved | — |
| Ratification, on an advisory basis, of the inclusion of the Mutual Reimbursement Provision in the Bylaws, as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement : | 11,416,328 | 4,714,794 | 266,186 | -- | -- | 71% | Approved | — |
Source: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 24, 2025 — read the filing on EDGAR.
Each item below shows how the 289 asset managers that disclosed a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. vote in their SEC Form N-PX filings actually voted. Share totals are the shares those managers' funds voted, summed across every fund they report.
Combines 5 wordings of this item as funds reported it.
84% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Carl Berquist
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Carl Berquist”): 13,655,637 for, 2,520,353 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 84% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 6,821,489 for, 571,240 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,223,274 | 4,384 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 142,993 | 139 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 42,410 | 2,874 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Equitable | 23,677 | 15,945 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 0 | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 634 | 5,665 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
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91% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Cheryl Henry
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Cheryl Henry”): 14,735,257 for, 1,462,539 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 91% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 7,376,171 for, 16,558 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 6,299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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91% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Darryl Wade
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Darryl Wade”): 14,709,489 for, 1,463,285 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 91% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 7,431,839 for, 20,890 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,223,274 | 4,384 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 142,993 | 139 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 63,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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91% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Gisel Ruiz
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Gisel Ruiz”): 14,720,772 for, 1,472,305 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 91% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 7,432,938 for, 19,791 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,223,274 | 4,384 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 142,993 | 139 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 63,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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67% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Jody Bilney
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Jody Bilney”): 10,924,938 for, 5,271,801 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 67% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 6,616,946 for, 775,783 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 0 | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 2,816 | 162,406 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| State Street | 143,088 | 44 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 21,547 | 18,075 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 2,638 | 8,715 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 6,299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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95% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: John Garratt
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: John Garratt”): 15,349,805 for, 824,432 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 95% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 7,376,180 for, 16,549 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 6,299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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75% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES OPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Julie Masino
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Julie Masino”): 12,130,721 for, 4,116,283 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 75% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 5,968,475 for, 1,316,924 against, 111,560 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,223,274 | 4,384 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 0 | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Franklin Templeton | 2,816 | 162,406 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| State Street | 142,993 | 139 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 0 | 0 | 107,330 | 0 | Abstain |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 42,410 | 2,874 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Equitable | 5,602 | 34,020 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 0 | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 2,638 | 8,715 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 634 | 5,665 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
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95% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Michael Goodwin
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Michael Goodwin”): 15,445,447 for, 732,949 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 95% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 7,376,180 for, 16,549 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 6,299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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92% Majority: yes · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES UNOPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Stephen Bramlage
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Stephen Bramlage”): 14,824,855 for, 1,351,001 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 92% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 72 asset managers below reported 7,376,180 for, 16,549 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 6,299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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41% Majority: no · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: COMPANY NOMINEES OPPOSED BY THE BIGLARI GROUP To elect ten (10) directors: Gilbert Davila
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Elect Director: Gilbert Dávila”): 6,716,130 for, 9,570,461 against, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07). FOR was not more than half of the votes cast. Whether the item passed is for the filing to say; its statement has not been read for this item.
Reported outcome: not verified — the filing’s own statement of the outcome could not be identified for this item.
Support: 41% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 68 asset managers below reported 4,698,156 for, 2,690,422 against, 4,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,223,274 | 4,384 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 0 | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 0 | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Franklin Templeton | 0 | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| State Street | 142,809 | 323 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 0 | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 0 | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 0 | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Lincoln Financial | 16,662 | 17,394 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 8,457 | 51,628 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 0 | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Fidelity | 29,013 | 16,271 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Equitable | 3,554 | 36,068 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 0 | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Principal | 793 | 21,808 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Thrivent | 0 | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 0 | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 0 | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Allianz | 6,981 | 718 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PENN SERIES FUNDS INC | 634 | 5,665 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
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71% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: The Company's proposal to ratify, on an advisory basis, the inclusion of the Mutual Reimbursement Provision in the Company's bylaws:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Ratification, on an advisory basis, of the inclusion of the Mutual Reimbursement Provision in the Bylaws, as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement :”): 11,416,328 for, 4,714,794 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal was approved.”
Support: 71% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 73 asset managers below reported 5,782,736 for, 1,606,420 against, 68,320 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 0 | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Franklin Templeton | 2,816 | 162,406 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| State Street | 415 | 142,717 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Charles Schwab | 0 | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 15,046 | 19,010 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 0 | 0 | 63,000 | 0 | Abstain |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 42,410 | 2,874 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Equitable | 3,554 | 36,068 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 0 | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 2,638 | 8,715 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Allianz | 6,981 | 718 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Northwestern Mutual | 0 | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | Against |
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57% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: The Company's proposal to ratify, on an advisory basis, the inclusion of the Ineligibility Provision in the Company's bylaws:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Ratification, on an advisory basis, of the inclusion of the Ineligibility Provision in the Bylaws, as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement :”): 9,224,632 for, 6,925,578 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal was approved.”
Support: 57% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 73 asset managers below reported 3,644,971 for, 3,745,275 against, 67,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 75,562 | 2,152,096 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 0 | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Franklin Templeton | 2,816 | 162,406 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| State Street | 415 | 142,717 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Charles Schwab | 0 | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 17,394 | 16,662 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 0 | 0 | 63,000 | 0 | Abstain |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 42,410 | 2,874 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Equitable | 3,554 | 36,068 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 0 | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 2,638 | 8,715 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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91% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: The Company's proposal to ratify, on an advisory basis, the inclusion of the Proxy Access Provision in the Company's bylaws:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Ratification, on an advisory basis, of the inclusion of the Proxy Access Provision in the Bylaws, as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement :”): 14,404,287 for, 1,367,250 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal was approved.”
Support: 91% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 73 asset managers below reported 7,375,246 for, 15,000 against, 67,230 abstained, 36,926 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,227,658 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 0 | 0 | 63,000 | 0 | Abstain |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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85% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: The Company's proposal to approve an amendment to the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“First Coast has advised the Company that there were zero broker non-votes on proposal 3. 4. Approval of an amendment to the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan:”): 13,790,470 for, 2,454,873 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal was approved.”
Support: 85% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 76 asset managers below reported 7,320,750 for, 133,039 against, 4,703 abstained, 40,170 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,227,658 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,124 | 8 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 0 | 63,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 8,457 | 51,628 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 37,574 | 2,048 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
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79% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's 2025 proxy statement ("say-on-pay"):”): 12,878,011 for, 3,325,141 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal was approved.”
Support: 79% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
Fund voting reports and institutional-manager reports both cover this item. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two are shown separately below and never added together, and their sum is not shown (fund and manager reports combined may count the same shares twice).
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,227,658 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 0 | 0 | 63,000 | 0 | Abstain |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 42,410 | 2,874 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| Equitable | 23,677 | 15,945 | 0 | 0 | Mixed |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 0 | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| Morgan Stanley | 0 | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Fund voting reports, all 69 managers: 6,823,447 for, 566,221 against, 67,220 abstained, 36,926 not voted. Showing the 25 largest; see all in the interactive database.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT CAPITAL CORP | 2,636,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 0 | 1,085,805 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| American Century | 831,343 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS LLC | 651,814 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BIGLARI CAPITAL CORP. | 0 | 585,000 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| State Street | 219,728 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Rodgers Brothers Inc. | 0 | 183,440 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | 180,163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN ADVISERS INC | 178,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Point72 | 0 | 0 | 166,094 | 0 | Abstain |
| Two Sigma | 160,771 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Wellington | 158,470 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 141,726 | 666 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 128,979 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northern Trust | 126,726 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LLC | 110,235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | 108,042 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| PARAMETRIC PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES LLC | 106,967 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Vanguard | 92,543 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC \MO\ | 72,520 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BIGLARI, SARDAR | 0 | 69,141 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| DELTA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC/TN | 0 | 58,821 | 0 | 0 | Against |
| JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD | 56,524 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 52,124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Rhumbline | 49,540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Institutional-manager reports, all 235 managers: 6,619,702 for, 2,047,378 against, 200,102 abstained, 1,089,881 not voted. Showing the 25 largest; see all in the interactive database.
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98% Approved · of votes cast
Description as filed by funds: The Company's proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s own tally for this item (“Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the Company's 2026 fiscal year:”): 16,996,138 for, 336,662 against — passed, per its Form 8-K filed November 24, 2025 (Item 5.07).
Reported outcome: Approved, in the filing’s own words: “The proposal was approved.”
Support: 98% of votes cast — FOR ÷ (FOR + AGAINST); abstentions and broker non-votes are excluded.
The 73 asset managers below reported 7,450,924 for, 2,322 against, 4,230 abstained, 40,170 not voted.
| Asset manager | For | Against | Abstain | Withheld | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2,226,108 | 1,549 | 0 | 0 | For |
| BlackRock | 2,212,915 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| American Century | 802,149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 558,534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AllianceBernstein | 509,919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Franklin Templeton | 165,222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| State Street | 143,124 | 8 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Charles Schwab | 107,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| AIG/SunAmerica | 105,591 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 101,554 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Lincoln Financial | 34,056 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| HUSSMAN INVESTMENT TRUST | 63,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Bridge Builder Trust | 60,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 59,969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Fidelity | 45,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Equitable | 39,622 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| QUANTITATIVE MASTER SERIES LLC | 38,038 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TIAA | 31,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Principal | 22,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Thrivent | 16,064 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| FORUM FUNDS | 15,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Morgan Stanley | 14,804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS | 11,353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Allianz | 7,699 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
| Northwestern Mutual | 7,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | For |
Showing the 25 largest of 73 asset managers. See all 73 in the interactive database.
Ranked separately for each type of Form N-PX report. An institutional manager can report shares that a fund it advises also reports, so the two tables can list the same shares and are never added together. Each is ranked by the shares voted on the item that the most managers of that type reported, shown as a share of the 22,242,228 shares outstanding at the time of that meeting.
| # | Asset manager | % of shares outstanding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanguard | 10.02% |
| 2 | BlackRock | 9.95% |
| 3 | American Century | 3.61% |
| 4 | FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | 2.51% |
| 5 | AllianceBernstein | 2.29% |
| 6 | Franklin Templeton | 0.74% |
| 7 | State Street | 0.64% |
| 8 | Charles Schwab | 0.48% |
| 9 | AIG/SunAmerica | 0.47% |
| 10 | WILLIAM BLAIR FUNDS | 0.46% |
| # | Asset manager | % of shares outstanding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMT CAPITAL CORP | 11.85% |
| 2 | AllianceBernstein | 9.76% |
| 3 | American Century | 3.74% |
| 4 | FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS LLC | 2.93% |
| 5 | BIGLARI CAPITAL CORP. | 2.63% |
| 6 | State Street | 0.99% |
| 7 | Rodgers Brothers Inc. | 0.82% |
| 8 | WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.81% |
| 9 | FRANKLIN ADVISERS INC | 0.80% |
| 10 | Point72 | 0.75% |
As disclosed to the SEC in Form 13F (quarter-end holdings of 30 large managers), Schedules 13D and 13G (beneficial ownership above 5%) and the company’s own proxy statement (DEF 14A). Each row names its form.
| Holder | % outstanding | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.19% | 13F |
| Vanguard Group | 9.34% | 13F |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. | 7.34% | 13G |
| Citadel Advisors | 4.29% | 13F |
| State Street | 3.85% | 13F |
| FMR LLC | 3.15% | 13G |
| Two Sigma | 3.12% | 13F |
| Charles Schwab | 2.91% | 13F |
| Geode Capital | 2.51% | 13F |
| Point72 | 2.32% | 13F |
Percentages above are of 22,242,228 shares outstanding, as reported by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. on its Form 10-Q dated November 1, 2024 (see the filing on EDGAR). This is the count contemporaneous with the 2025-2026 meeting, not today’s. Each holding is as of its own filing, which may be dated before or after the meeting.
Every figure above is derived from filings made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission: Form N-PX, in which registered funds disclose how they voted every proxy and institutional managers disclose their votes on executive pay (say-on-pay, say-on-frequency and golden parachutes), and Form 8-K Item 5.07, in which the company reports its own meeting results. Shares outstanding are taken from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s 10-Q dated November 1, 2024. This page is a static snapshot rebuilt weekly on October 14, 2026; a live search always shows the current data.
At Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s shareholder meeting held November 20, 2025, in the 2025-2026 proxy season, 289 asset managers reported how they voted on 16 ballot items in their SEC Form N-PX filings, covering 4,563 separate fund positions. On the most widely held item on that ballot — To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s filing reports the proposal as approved, with 79% support of the votes cast (FOR divided by FOR plus AGAINST, the conventional basis for proxy support; abstentions, broker non-votes and unvoted shares are excluded because none of them took a side). Source: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s Form 8-K, Item 5.07, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2025.
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