Always Fresh — Never Frozen — Since 1989
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OUR STORY
It has been over 35 years since those words were first spoken. What started as a single drive-through on Randleman Road has grown into 300+ locations across ten states — all built on one unbreakable promise: always fresh, never frozen. This is the heart and soul of Cook Out.
Cook Out Opens Its Doors
The very first Cook Out opens as a drive-through on Randleman Road in Greensboro, NC. A region's favorite is born.
Greensboro, NC
First Sit-In Location
North Main Street in High Point becomes the first Cook Out where guests can sit down and enjoy their meal inside.
High Point, NC
The 10th Location
Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem marks a major milestone — the 10th Cook Out location opens its window.
Winston-Salem, NC
The Commissary Is Born
Cook Out establishes its own meat commissary. From this point on, every patty is ground daily, loaded on a truck daily, delivered daily, and cooked fresh daily. Our motto is born: Always Fresh, Never Frozen.
50th Location Opens
Conover, NC becomes home to the 50th Cook Out — half a century of freshness, with plenty more to come.
Conover, NC
Cook Out Leaves North Carolina
A historic year of expansion. Cook Out opens in South Carolina (Spartanburg), Tennessee (Johnson City), and Virginia (Richmond) — all in the same year. The Asheville Tunnel Road opening sets record max sales. The Southeast will never be the same.
SC · TN · VA · NCThe 100th Location
Florence, SC becomes home to the 100th Cook Out. From one drive-through window to one hundred — built entirely on fresh food, loyal customers, and relentless standards.
Florence, SC
Southeast Expansion
Cook Out enters Georgia (Statesboro), Kentucky (Richmond), Maryland (Salisbury), West Virginia (Huntington), Mississippi (Oxford), and Alabama (Tuscaloosa). The 200th location opens in Starkville, MS in 2016.
GA · KY · MD · WV · MS · ALBack to Our Roots — Wendover
Cook Out returns to Greensboro and opens its first full sit-down restaurant on Wendover Avenue. Holdin' onto home.
Greensboro, NC
250th Location
Mobile, Alabama becomes the site of the 250th Cook Out — a quarter of a thousand locations strong and still growing.
Mobile, AL
The 300th Location — Memphis, TN
Winchester Road in Memphis, Tennessee becomes the 300th Cook Out. From a single drive-through window on Randleman Road to 300 locations across 10 states. Always fresh. Always home.
Memphis, TN
OUR GUARANTEE
Cook Out cares about the quality of both its food and service. If you were not 100% satisfied with your recent experience, please reach out — a representative will follow up with you personally.
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Competitive Pay
We pay above market and reward hard work with raises and performance bonuses.
Room to Grow
Most of our managers started as crew. We promote from within and invest in your future.
Employee Meals
Fresh Cook Out food during your shift — every single day.
Flexible Scheduling
Full-time and part-time positions available. We work around your life.
Health Benefits
Qualifying full-time team members receive comprehensive health coverage.
Tight-Knit Team
Cook Out is family-owned. You're not a number here — you're part of something real.
READY TO START?
Stop by any Cook Out location and ask for an application, or visit our employment page to apply online today.
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