Cookout Jobs

Cook Out is a privately owned American fast-food restaurant chain that has become a staple in the Southeastern United States. Founded in 1989 by Morris Reaves in Greensboro, North Carolina, the company has grown from a single location to over 350 restaurants across ten states.

The states include North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Menu Offerings

The restaurant's menu features a variety of American classics such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, quesadillas, wraps, cheese curds, and North Carolina-style barbecue.

A signature offering is the Cook Out Tray, allowing customers to combine different entrees, sides, and a drink or milkshake into a customizable meal.

Cook Out is also known for its impressive selection of over 40 milkshake flavors, making it a favorite destination for milkshake enthusiasts.

Service and Dining Experience

Cook Out primarily operates with two drive-thru lanes and a walk-up window. Most locations lack indoor seating, but some newer establishments have incorporated indoor dining areas and counter service for a more traditional fast-food experience.

Expansion and Growth

By 2024, Cook Out expanded to over 350 locations across the Southeastern states mentioned.

In 2024, the chain made its debut in Florida, opening new restaurants in cities like Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Quality Commitment

Cook Out ensures quality by operating its own meat commissary where all meat is ground, pattied, and delivered fresh daily.

This supports the company's motto: “Always Fresh, Never Frozen.”

Sponsorships and Partnerships

Since 2020, Cook Out has sponsored several motorsports events including the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway and other NASCAR events such as the Richmond Summer Race and the Martinsville Spring Race.

Locations

• Knoxville, TN, USA

As of 2025, Cook Out continues to focus on providing high-quality, affordable fast food and remains a beloved regional chain in the Southeastern United States.