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Danny Wood Evins (October 11, 1935 – January 14, 2012) was an American entrepreneur and founder of Cracker Barrel, a Southern-themed restaurant chain . Early life. Evins was born in Smithville, Tennessee, on October 11, 1935, the youngest child of Estelle McCartney and William Jackson Evins. [ 1] .
Learn how Dan Evins created Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in 1969, inspired by his childhood memories of country stores and his desire to offer quality food and service to travelers. Discover how he grew the business across the interstate system and preserved the rural lifestyle and values.
Jan 17, 2012 · Danny Evins, who created Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a restaurant heavy on grits and nostalgia, expanded it into a $2 billion chain and then fought a losing battle to discriminate against...
Jan 17, 2012 · Dan Evins, the Cracker Barrel founder who turned his eatery into a highway empire, offering millions of hungry motorists a down-home alternative to traditional fast food, died Jan. 14 at his...
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Jan 16, 2012 · Dan Evins, who opened the first Cracker Barrel restaurant in 1969 and built it into a national chain, passed away in 2012. He was known for his vision, hospitality and leadership of the company that became a popular destination for travelers.
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Jan 16, 2012 · Evins was 76 when he passed away on January 14 in Lebanon, Tenn. In remembering Danny, Cracker Barrel Executive Chairman Michael A. Woodhouse expressed his sympathy and said, “I first met Danny...
Jan 16, 2012 · The founder of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store chain, Dan Evins, has died at 76. The company said Monday that Evins — known as Danny — died Saturday in Lebanon, Tenn.