The University Forecasting Challenge asks:
Before 12 December 2025, will Cracker Barrel announce that Julie Felss Masino has ceased or will cease to be the company's sole CEO?
Started
Aug 26, 2025 03:30PM UTC
Closed Dec 12, 2025 08:01AM UTC
Closed Dec 12, 2025 08:01AM UTC
Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Cracker Barrel) CEO Julie Felss Masino has come under fire for the company's rebranding efforts (ABC News, Tennessean, Fox5). An announced leave of absence as CEO or the addition of a co-CEO will count.
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The question closed "No" with a closing date of 12 December 2025.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5% | |
| No | 95% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 77 |
| Average for questions in their first 6 months: 136 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 348 |
| Average for questions in their first 6 months: 368 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
