Cook Out Locations in North Carolina
As the legendary birthplace of the franchise, there are more cookout locations in nc than any other state in the country. Since opening their very first single-window drive-through in Greensboro in 1989, Cook Out has grown into a cherished Tar Heel culinary icon. If you are looking for cookout locations nc or trying to locate the closest storefront in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Wilmington, browse our comprehensive North Carolina guide below.
🌲 The Tar Heel State's Char-Grilled Heritage
North Carolina is home to approximately 135+ Cook Out stores. Because NC is their base of operations, these branches consistently receive newest menu additions first, including limited-edition summer watermelon shakes, fresh Carolina BBQ sandwiches, and customized catering trucks. Most NC stores feature the classic, retro dual-lane drive-through look with outdoor walk-up windows.
Major NC Cities & Store Directories
Find addresses, fun facts, and custom menus for major North Carolina municipal hubs.
Greensboro, NC
9 approximate locationsThe birth city! First store opened here in 1989.
Charlotte, NC
12 approximate locationsLargest store concentration in the metro area.
Raleigh, NC
8 approximate locationsPopular destination for NC State students on Western Blvd.
Durham, NC
4 approximate locationsLate-night favorite near Duke and NCCU campuses.
Winston-Salem, NC
6 approximate locationsServing Wake Forest and Salem College students.
Wilmington, NC
5 approximate locationsPerfect beach-bound burger stop off Oleander Dr.
Asheville, NC
3 approximate locationsMountain views paired with flame-grilled trays.
🕒 Standard NC Store Operating Hours
While operating hours can shift slightly depending on whether the store is near a major college campus (like Raleigh's Western Blvd or Greensboro's Battleground Ave), standard hours across North Carolina are:
- Sunday - Thursday: 10:30 AM to 3:00 AM (full menu)
- Friday - Saturday: 10:30 AM to 4:00 AM or 5:00 AM (late-night service)
Explore more Southeastern locations
Traveling outside of NC? Check out our guides for Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, or the main store locator.