1.What is your assessment of Cracker Barrel’s ROE over time? What does largely drive Cracker Barrels ROE (ROA vs Financial leverage)? Why can high leverage be problematic?
2. Do you agree with Biglari’s critique of the company’s performance? Which aspect of his argument resonate the most with you?
3. Do you agree with Bigalri’s choice of peer companies? If not, what peer group would you choose and why?
4. How does Cracker Barrel’s performance compare to your peer group? Fill out template (attached) and provide your inferences from the comparisons)
5. Imagine the new CEO hires you as her advisor. What suggestions would you have to improve the performance of the company?
6. How would you have voted on Biglaris election for him or against him? Why