Cracker Barrel, the "old country store" eatery that has been a staple of interstate detour dining since its growth in the 1990s, is facing backlash and becoming a point of partisan conflict as the chain tries to meet modern times.

The Southern-style restaurant/gift shop announced Wednesday that it is changing its logo — removing the old man and carefully sketched barrel, as well as the whipping "K" flourish over the restaurant's name.

"We believe in the goodness of country hospitality, a spirit that has always defined us. Our story hasn’t changed," the company's chief marketing officer, Sarah Moore, said in a statement. "We’re honoring our legacy while bringing fresh energy, thoughtful craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality to our guests this........

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