Cook Out
Cook Out is a Restaurant - QSR/Fast Food concept with 369 stores in 369 shopping centers across 11 states. As of October 4, 2026 they opened 14 and closed 5 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +9. Typical site: 2,500–4,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 26,727 with a median household income of $64,599 and a median age of 35. Similar brands: Whataburger, Five Guys, and McDonald's US.
Stores
In 369 properties
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New in the last 3 months
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Albertville, AL · Coming soon ~Sep 2026 · Detected 3weeks
Seneca, SC · Coming soon ~Sep 2026 · Detected 3weeks
Locust, NC · Coming soon ~Sep 2026 · Detected 3weeks
About Cook Out
Cult-Favorite Southern Burger Chain Aggressively Expanding in the Southeast Cook Out is a privately held, fast-growing quick-service restaurant chain renowned for its "Cook Out Tray," fresh-never-frozen burgers, and extensive milkshake menu (40+ flavors). With over 320 locations across the Southeast, the brand is aggressively pursuing National Expansion, recently breaking into the Florida market with multiple sites in Jacksonville and Tampa. Cook Out prefers Freestanding drive-thru models and frequently acquires second-generation restaurant spaces (e.g., former Boston Market, KFC) or bank conversions. As a high-volume Anchor Tenant capability for outparcels, they target high-traffic corridors and often self-develop, with company leadership deeply involved in site selection.
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