Cook Out Restaurants
Food and Beverage Services501-1000 Employees
Cook Out Restaurants is a regional quick-service restaurant chain in the food and beverage services industry, founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina. It grew from its first location on Randleman Road to 186 restaurants across eight states by the end of 2015, illustrating its early scale and community focus. The company maintains a mid-sized workforce serving multiple locations. Its offerings are aimed at customers seeking fast, casual meals delivered through a counter-service model. In 2026, Cook Out expanded its footprint with new locations in Florida and Mississippi, reflecting ongoing growth across the southeastern United States. The company operates a regional footprint across eight states, including Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.