Richard Wolfson left the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on May 1, 2026, according to an SEC filing.
| Name | Richard Wolfson |
|---|---|
| Role | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Company | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Location | Lebanon, TN |
| Move | Departure |
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Source | an SEC filing |
Cracker Barrel’s board allowed Richard Wolfson, who had given notice in December 2025 of plans to retire as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, to take early retirement on May 1, 2026. Deputy General Counsel Jennifer Lankford succeeds him. (Source: an SEC filing.)
More legal leadership moves at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Jennifer Lankford Named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (May 1, 2026)
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Source: an SEC filing. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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