What happened Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) posted surprisingly strong results in its fourth-quarter earnings report, even as many of its rivals were swept up in a "restaurant recession." Food deflation has been a double-edged sword for restaurants as it helps them save on costs, but it's also caused prices to fall at the grocery store, leading some customers to shy away from eating out. Cracker Barrel offers a solid dividend at a 3% yield, but if the stock continues to fall management may want to consider a share repurchase program.