The History of Cook Out Restaurant

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IT’S BEEN OVER 35 YEARS SINCE THESE WORDS WERE FIRST SPOKEN. COOK OUT STARTED ITS JOURNEY IN 1989 IN GREENSBORO, NC, BRINGING FRESH, QUALITY FOOD TO CUSTOMERS EVER SINCE.

The History of Cooout Restaurant: A historical look at Cook Out restaurant's journey from its founding to becoming a popular fast-food chain.

This post is all about the history of Cook out restaurant. Learn how Cookout started, grew, and became a favorite spot for burgers, BBQ, and milkshakes. We’ll take you through its journey in a simple and fun way. If you love Cookout or just want to know more, this post is perfect for you.

Cook Out officially opens on Randleman Rd, Greensboro, NC, in 1989.

1989

Where It All Began: Cook Out’s First Location Opens in Greensboro, NC – 1989

1996

A New Era Begins: Cook Out Opens Its First Sit-In Location on North Main Street, High Point, NC – 1996

Cook Out opens its first sit-in location on North Main Street, High Point, NC, in 1996.
Cook Out opens its 10th location on Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC.

1998

Cook Out Reaches a Milestone: 10th Location Opens on Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC – 1998

1999

Cook Out Enhances Quality and Freshness with the Establishment of Its Meat Commissary – 1999

Cook Out establishes its Meat Commissary in 1999 to ensure quality and freshness.
n 2004, Cook Out began accepting credit and debit card payments at its restaurants.

2004

Convenience Upgraded: Cook Out Begins Accepting Credit and Debit Cards – 2004

2006

Cook Out Opens Its Doors in the Beautiful City of Boone, NC – 2006

Cook Out opens its location in the scenic city of Boone, NC, in 2006.
Cook Out celebrates the opening of its 50th location in Conover, NC, in 2008

2008

Cook Out Reaches a Major Milestone with the Opening of Its 50th Location in Conover, NC – 2008

2009

Until 2009, Cook Out proudly operated exclusively in North Carolina, building a strong local fan base before expanding beyond state lines.

As of 2009, all Cook Out locations were exclusively in North Carolina.
Cook Out opens its Tunnel Road location in Asheville, NC, in 2010 with record-breaking sales.

2010

In 2010, Cook Out opened its Tunnel Road location in Asheville, NC, achieving record-breaking sales on launch day.

2010

Cook Out expanded beyond North Carolina in 2010, opening its first South Carolina location in Spartanburg, the 74th store overall.

Cook Out opens its first store outside North Carolina in Spartanburg, SC, in 2010.
Cook Out opens its first Tennessee location in Johnson City in 2010.

2010

Cook Out continued its expansion in 2010, opening its first Tennessee location in Johnson City, its 77th store overall.

2010

Cook Out made its debut in Virginia in 2010, opening its first location in Richmond—its 81st store overall.

Cook Out opens its first Virginia location in Richmond in 2010
Cook Out celebrates the opening of its 100th location in Florence, SC, in 2010.

2012

In 2012, Cook Out hit a major milestone, opening its 100th location in Florence, SC, marking a decade of rapid growth.

2012

Cook Out brought a royal twist to fast food in 2012, opening its iconic Castle-themed location in Newport News, VA.

Cook Out opens its unique Castle-themed location in Newport News, VA, in 2012.
Cook Out opens its first Georgia location in Statesboro in 2013.

2013

Cook Out made its debut in Virginia in 2010, opening its first location in Richmond—its 81st store overall.

2013

Cook Out made its debut in Kentucky in 2013, opening its first location in Richmond and continuing its expansion.

Cook Out opens its first Kentucky location in Richmond in 2013.
Cook Out opens its first Maryland location in Salisbury in 2014.

2014

Cook Out entered Maryland in 2014, opening its first location in Salisbury and expanding its reach up the East Coast.

2014

Cook Out marked a major achievement in 2014 by opening its 150th location in Bowling Green, KY, strengthening its Southern presence.

Cook Out celebrates the opening of its 150th location in Bowling Green, KY, in 2014.
Cook Out opens its first West Virginia location in Huntington in 2014.

2014

Cook Out continued expanding in 2014, opening its first West Virginia location in Huntington and strengthening its footprint.

2015

Cook Out stayed true to its roots in 2015, opening its Wendover location in Greensboro, the brand’s first sit-down restaurant.

Cook Out opens its Wendover location in Greensboro, NC, in 2015, featuring its first sit-down restaurant.
Cook Out opens its first Mississippi location in Oxford in 2016.

2016

Cook Out made its debut in Mississippi in 2016, opening its first location in Oxford and continuing its expansion.

2016

Cook Out entered Alabama in 2016, launching its first location in Tuscaloosa as part of its growing reach across the South.

Cook Out opens its first Alabama location in Tuscaloosa in 2016
Cook Out celebrates the opening of its 200th location in Starkville, MS, in 2016.

2016

Cook Out hit a major milestone in 2016, opening its 200th location in Starkville, MS, and further expanding its footprint.

2018

Cook Out reached a significant achievement in 2018, opening its 250th location in Mobile, AL, and further strengthening its presence.

Cook Out celebrates the opening of its 250th location in Mobile, AL, in 2018.
Cook Out celebrates the opening of its 300th location in Memphis, TN, on Winchester Rd in 2022.

2022

Cook Out achieved another big milestone in 2022, opening its 300th location on Winchester Rd in Memphis, TN, continuing its expansion.

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