Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B

Acceptable

69Score

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 69/100 (Grade: B).

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HalalScreener rates Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) Halal, 69/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CBRL

Business activity

Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

21.9% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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CBRL: Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Halal?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$68.97

+2.70%

Market Cap: 1.5B

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About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. develops and operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept in the United States. Its Cracker Barrel stores consist of restaurants with a gift shop. The company’s restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as dine-in, pick-up, and delivery services. Its gift shops offer various decorative and functional items, such as rocking chairs, seasonal gifts, apparel, toys, food, cookware, and various other gift items, as well as various candies, preserves, and other food items. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 19, 2026

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Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
2.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Estimated 2.0% of revenue from non-compliant sources. This is an average for Restaurants, not a figure the company reports.

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Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Oct 2026

  2. Doubtful

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Doubtful

    until the change above

  5. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B (Acceptable). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Cracker Barrel Old Country Store get a B compliance rating?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 21.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Shariah verdict?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Oct 19, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.