Community leaders were on hand for a ribbon cutting at Cracker Barrel Friday morning. | Brent Maze

Cracker Barrel offered city leaders and others a complimentary breakfast Friday morning before its grand opening Monday, Jan. 31.

Executives from the restaurant chain joined servers, manager, Hartselle Chamber of Commerce members and city leaders for the ribbon cutting after the breakfast was served.

Future customers received free sampler platters with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and hash browns, along with biscuits and gravy.

Cracker Barrel will be open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.