2025 is the year of the rebrand. Behind the updates are bigger shifts in audience, culture, and how brands show up across platforms. So what can small businesses learn from the giants? Turns out, a lot. Whether you’re evolving or overdue, these changes might be a sign to look at your brand with fresh eyes.

So… Cracker Barrel redesigned its logo. Gone are the rocking-chair man, the quaint, general-store vibe, and the Americana illustration. Did it succeed? Depends on who you ask. Twitter/X says no, TikTok says absolutely not, and Cracker Barrel lost "almost $100 million in market value" on the day of the redesign. So what went wrong, and what can we learn?

There are some essential tools I use to keep everything running smoothly at KHreative Works, from branding projects to client communication, to my ever-growing to-do list. These aren’t tools I’ve tested once and forgot about. These are the platforms I log into every single day, and I'm here to share!