I saw the jokes about the name change a few times, and went looking for what the name even meant. I didn’t expect it to be so literal, it feels like an odd format to ship crackers in
The name specifically ties into the history of what Cracker Barrel is trying to replicate: An old country store. Back when small towns often only had a few businesses, country stores were not just for selling food and supplies; they were a community gathering place. During this time, soda crackers, which are another name for saltines, were shipped to these stores in big wooden barrels to prevent them from breaking during transit. After the crackers were taken out, the barrels would be repurposed as tables that locals could sit around as they socialized. They were even used to hold checkerboards, which remain a Cracker Barrel staple.
I think it’s called a crate. I’m pretty sure they are a thing that exists.
No no I’m talking about something made of wood like a barrel but square, like you could stack them.
They did actually invent square barrels at one point but they fell out of use shortly afterward because they were much harder to roll than regular barrels.
That’s why square joints never became popular.