North Carolina-based fast food chain Cookout plans to open at least 19 new restaurants.
The chain, which has amassed a cult following for its customizable trays, burgers, shakes and more, will open locations throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. North Carolina will see more new stores than any other state. Other locations will also be opened in several of the Tar Heel State’s neighbors, including Tennessee and South Carolina.
Here’s what Cookout fans in North Carolina and other states should know about the new locations, the history of the beloved chain and more.
Where was Cookout founded?
The first Cookout was opened in 1989 in Greensboro. The chain was North Carolina-exclusive until 2010, when the 74th Cookout store opened in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
How many new Cookout stores are opening? Where is Cookout opening new locations?
According to the Cookout website’s locations section, at least 19 new Cookout locations are planned in the following states:
Where are Cookout stores opening in North Carolina?
North Carolina will be home to more new Cookout stores than any other state. The new stores will be located at:
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Charlotte, 10820 Woodland Beaver Road
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Charlotte, 3704 W. W.T. Harris Blvd.
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Charlotte, 715 Charlottetowne Ave.
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Fayetteville, 1909 Skibo Road
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Kill Devil Hills, 2005 S. Croatan Highway
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Richlands, 8119 Richlands Highway
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Zebulon, 1206 N. Arendell Ave.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected].
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