Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

This filing is an initial statement of beneficial ownership for Heather Hager, SVP of Retail at CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. The statement, filed on April 30, 2026, indicates that Heather Hager directly owns 1 share of common stock. The filing was made on May 5, 2026, with Jennifer Lankford acting as attorney-in-fact for the signature.