📍 Kannapolis, NC • Cabarrus County • NCRC 2026
Cook Out Kannapolis NC — 2 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Two Cook Out restaurants in Kannapolis NC on US-29 (Dale Earnhardt Blvd) — near the NC Research Campus and the Concord border. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM weekends.
Home of the NC Research Campus (NCRC), Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Cannon Mills heritage. Cabarrus County. Serves 51,000+ residents. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers both Cook Out locations in Kannapolis NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Kannapolis is a Cabarrus County city on US-29 known for the NC Research Campus, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and its Cannon Mills textile heritage.
Last verified: August 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings August 2026, Cabarrus County records, NC Research Campus data
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Kannapolis NC?
Kannapolis has 2 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, both in Cabarrus County. Kannapolis (pop. ~51,000) is a growing city adjacent to Concord on US-29 — once the headquarters of Cannon Mills, one of the world’s largest textile manufacturers. Today Kannapolis is home to the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC), a 350-acre biomedical research park anchored by UNC, NC State, Duke, and five other universities, and is the hometown of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. Both Cook Out locations are on the US-29 / Dale Earnhardt Blvd corridor.
All Cook Out Kannapolis NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
Both Kannapolis Cook Out locations sit on US-29 (Dale Earnhardt Blvd) — the main commercial artery through the city connecting Kannapolis to Concord (5 mi south) and Salisbury (10 mi north). Both are drive-thru only with identical late-night hours.
1. Dale Earnhardt Boulevard North — NCRC Corridor — 1601 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1601 Dale Earnhardt Blvd (US-29) serves north Kannapolis on the corridor approaching the NC Research Campus. ZIP 28081, Cabarrus County. Drive-thru only. The NCRC — a $1.5 billion biomedical research park anchored by UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, Duke, Appalachian State, and four other universities — employs 5,000+ researchers, scientists, and support staff within 1 mile of this location. Also serves the Kannapolis downtown revitalization district and new residential developments near the Atrium Health Cabarrus campus.
Kannapolis is the hometown of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Sr. — the street name honors the Intimidator, who was born in Kannapolis and whose father Ralph Earnhardt also raced. The Cook Out on Dale Earnhardt Blvd carries extra local significance: the Cook Out chain and the Earnhardt name are both deeply embedded in NC’s late-night culture.
2. Dale Earnhardt Boulevard South — Concord Border — 2815 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
2815 S Cannon Blvd (US-29) serves south Kannapolis near the Concord border. ZIP 28083. Drive-thru only. This location captures both Kannapolis residents heading south toward Concord and commuters on US-29 northbound from Concord. Also serves residents of the Afton Ridge / Poplar Tent area — the fastest-growing residential corridor between Kannapolis and Concord — and is convenient for travelers on US-29 between Charlotte (25 mi south) and Salisbury (10 mi north). See Cook Out Concord (4 locations, 5 mi south) for the adjacent market.
What Neighborhoods Does Kannapolis’s Cook Out Network Cover?
Kannapolis’s two US-29 Cook Out locations cover the city’s full north-south length — from the NC Research Campus biomedical corridor in the north to the Concord border growth zone in the south.
NCRC / North Kannapolis corridor: The Dale Earnhardt Blvd North location serves the NC Research Campus workforce (5,000+ researchers and staff), Kannapolis’s revitalized downtown district (Atrium Health Ballpark, Dale Earnhardt memorial plaza), and north Kannapolis residential neighborhoods. The NCRC is one of the largest biomedical research complexes in the Southeast.
South Kannapolis / Concord border corridor: The S Cannon Blvd location covers south Kannapolis, the Afton Ridge residential growth area, and the US-29 commuter corridor between Kannapolis and Concord. Also serves the Kannapolis-Concord industrial park corridor — Cabarrus County’s manufacturing employment base along US-29.
Cabarrus County coverage — Kannapolis and surroundings: Kannapolis’s 2 Cook Out locations work in tandem with Concord’s 4 locations to give Cabarrus County 6 total Cook Out restaurants — one of the highest Cook Out densities per capita of any NC county. Together they serve all 230,000+ Cabarrus County residents.
Kannapolis (pop. ~51,000) was a company town built around Cannon Mills — once the world’s largest producer of sheets and towels — until Pillowtex Corporation closed all its plants in 2003, eliminating 4,500 jobs in a single day. The city has reinvented itself around biomedical research (NCRC) and motorsports heritage. The NASCAR Research and Development Center is located in Concord, 5 miles south, and dozens of race team shops use the US-29 Kannapolis-Concord corridor as their primary commute route.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Kannapolis NC?
Both Kannapolis Cook Out locations keep the same late-night schedule — the latest fast-food hours in Rowan/Cabarrus corridor. NCRC researchers finishing late experiments and NASCAR shop workers on night builds both rely on Cook Out’s extended hours on the US-29 Dale Earnhardt Blvd corridor.
Both Kannapolis Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours verified Yelp August 2026 — confirm on Google Maps before visiting.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Both Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Dale Earnhardt Blvd N & S Cannon Blvd |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Dale Earnhardt Blvd N & S Cannon Blvd |
What to Order at Cook Out Kannapolis
Kannapolis has an unusual customer mix: biomedical researchers from the NCRC (who tend to order the Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($3.99) and salads for lighter late-night meals) and NASCAR shop workers (who lean on the Cookout Tray ($7.99) with double-burger main for high-calorie rebuilding after a long shift). The Cheerwine Float ($2.99) is a Kannapolis-specific favorite — Cheerwine is a Salisbury-born cherry soft drink (10 mi north on US-29) that is deeply embedded in the Kannapolis local identity.
Kannapolis regulars order: Cheerwine Float ($2.99 — the local specialty) • Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($3.99) • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) • Hushpuppies • Banana Pudding milkshake. The Cheerwine milkshake is also available — a natural fit for a city 10 miles from Cheerwine’s Salisbury birthplace.
Cook Out Kannapolis NC FAQs
Common questions from Cabarrus County residents, NCRC employees, and US-29 travelers about Kannapolis’s two Cook Out locations.
How many Cook Out locations are in Kannapolis NC?
Kannapolis has 2 Cook Out locations: 1601 Dale Earnhardt Blvd (ZIP 28081) near the NC Research Campus and 2815 S Cannon Blvd (ZIP 28083) near the Concord border. Both in Cabarrus County on the US-29 corridor.
What time does Cook Out Kannapolis close?
Both Kannapolis Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours confirmed Yelp August 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis?
Yes. The Cook Out at 1601 Dale Earnhardt Blvd is approximately 0.5 miles from the NC Research Campus main entrance. It serves the 5,000+ researchers, scientists, and support staff at the NCRC — one of the largest biomedical research complexes in the Southeast.
What are the Cook Out Kannapolis NC addresses?
The 2 Cook Out Kannapolis addresses are 1601 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis NC 28081 and 2815 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis NC 28083. Both on US-29 in Cabarrus County.
Is Kannapolis Cook Out between Charlotte and Salisbury?
Yes. Kannapolis is on US-29 between Charlotte (25 mi south via I-85) and Salisbury (10 mi north). Both Cook Out locations are directly on US-29, making them convenient stops for travelers on the Charlotte-to-Salisbury corridor. See Cook Out Concord (5 mi south) for adjacent market coverage.
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