📍 Concord, North Carolina • 2 Stores • Cabarrus County • 2026
Cook Out Concord NC — 2 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)
Concord has two Cook Out restaurants: 280 S. Concord Pkwy on US-29 west of downtown, and 7771 Gateway Ln NW in the restaurant row off I-85 exit 49 near Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kannapolis (901 S. Cannon Blvd) and Harrisburg (5161 Z-Max Blvd) add two more Cabarrus County stores within 8 miles. Most Cook Outs open 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM (4 AM Fri–Sat); hours vary. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99.
This guide lists both Cook Out restaurants in Concord, North Carolina, plus the nearby stores in Kannapolis, Harrisburg, northeast Charlotte, Lake Norman and Salisbury, each with a Google Maps Directions button. It explains which store to use for downtown, Concord Mills, race weekends and the Speedway, typical late-night hours and what to order. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator (October 2026).
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), Cabarrus County Exit 49 restaurant list, U.S. Census 2020
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Concord, NC?
Concord has two Cook Out restaurants: 280 S. Concord Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027, and 7771 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027. The first serves central and west Concord along US-29; the second, listed by Cook Out as its “Speedway” store, sits off I-85 exit 49 near Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Cabarrus County has two more: 901 S. Cannon Blvd in Kannapolis, about 5 miles north, and 5161 Z-Max Blvd in Harrisburg, about 8 miles south. Within roughly 19 miles there are a dozen more stores across northeast Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius and Salisbury, so you are never far from a tray.
Older listings online name other Concord addresses, but Cook Out’s own store locator (October 2026) shows only these two stores inside Concord. A new Charlotte store at 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd, about 13 miles south of downtown Concord, is listed as coming soon per Cook Out’s locator.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Cook Outs inside Concord | 2 |
| Cook Outs in Cabarrus County | 4 (Concord ×2, Kannapolis, Harrisburg) |
| Closest to downtown Concord | 280 S. Concord Pkwy (about 2 miles) |
| Closest to Concord Mills / Speedway | 7771 Gateway Ln NW |
| Closest to Kannapolis | 901 S. Cannon Blvd |
| Typical hours | 10:30 AM to about 3 AM; about 4 AM Fri–Sat (varies by store) |
Where Are the Cook Out Restaurants in and Around Concord?
Concord’s two stores sit on the city’s west side — one on Concord Parkway, one at the I-85 Speedway exit — and the rest of the nearby network spreads along I-85 toward Charlotte and Salisbury and along I-77 at Lake Norman. Every card shows the address and a Directions button. Addresses are from the Cook Out store locator, October 2026; distances are approximate miles from downtown Concord.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 2 | Concord | Concord Pkwy (US-29) • I-85 exit 49 • Bruton Smith Blvd |
| Kannapolis & Harrisburg (Cabarrus County) | 2 | Kannapolis, Harrisburg | S. Cannon Blvd • NC-49 • I-85 |
| Northeast & East Charlotte | 7 | Charlotte | N. Tryon St (US-29) • I-85 • I-485 • Independence Blvd |
| Lake Norman & Salisbury | 3 | Huntersville, Cornelius, Salisbury | I-77 • W. Catawba Ave • I-85 • E. Innes St |
1. Concord — 2 Cook Out locations
Both Concord stores are on the west half of the city. The Concord Parkway store is the in-town choice for downtown, Atrium Health Cabarrus and the US-29 corridor; the Gateway Lane store anchors the busy restaurant row by Concord Mills and the Speedway.
Cook Out Concord – Concord Pkwy
280 South Concord Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027
On Concord Pkwy (US-29) beside a Food Lion, about 2 miles west of downtown
Cook Out Concord – Speedway (Gateway Ln)
7771 Gateway Lane NW, Concord, NC 28027
Restaurant row off I-85 exit 49 near Concord Mills and the Speedway
2. Kannapolis & Harrisburg (Cabarrus County) — 2 Cook Out locations
The other two Cabarrus County stores are within about 8 miles. Kannapolis is just north of Concord; Harrisburg is south toward the University City side of Charlotte.
Cook Out Kannapolis
901 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
On S. Cannon Blvd in south Kannapolis, about 5 miles north
Cook Out Harrisburg
5161 Z-Max Blvd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
On Z-Max Blvd in Harrisburg, about 8 miles south of downtown Concord
3. Northeast & East Charlotte — 7 Cook Out locations
Seven Charlotte stores lie 11 to 18 miles from downtown Concord. The University City pair on North Tryon Street and Mallard Creek Road are the closest, a quick run down I-85 or US-29; the rest spread across northeast and east Charlotte.
Cook Out Charlotte – N. Tryon St
9615 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
On N. Tryon St (US-29) in University City, about 11 miles
Cook Out Charlotte – Mallard Creek Rd
10525 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
On Mallard Creek Rd in northeast Charlotte, about 11.5 miles
Cook Out Charlotte – Sugar Creek Rd
1301 Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
On Sugar Creek Rd in north Charlotte, about 15 miles
Cook Out Charlotte – Sharon Amity Rd
5715 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
On N. Sharon Amity Rd in east Charlotte, about 15 miles
Cook Out Charlotte – Albemarle Rd
6438 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
On Albemarle Rd in east Charlotte, about 17 miles
Cook Out Charlotte – Sunset Rd
4333 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
On Sunset Rd in north Charlotte, about 17 miles
Cook Out Charlotte – Independence Blvd
1025 Frank Bailey Dr #1, Charlotte, NC 28205
On Frank Bailey Dr off Independence Blvd, about 18 miles
4. Lake Norman & Salisbury — 3 Cook Out locations
West across the county line, two stores sit along I-77 at Lake Norman; northeast up I-85, Salisbury’s store is the next one past Kannapolis.
Cook Out Huntersville
425 Huntersville Gateway Blvd., Huntersville, NC 28078
On Huntersville Gateway Blvd near I-77, about 16 miles west
Cook Out Cornelius
20220 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
On W. Catawba Ave by I-77 exit 28, about 18 miles
Cook Out Salisbury
801 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
On E. Innes St in Salisbury, about 18.5 miles up I-85
Which Concord Cook Out Is Closest to Me?
Use Concord Parkway for downtown and central Concord, Gateway Lane for Concord Mills and the Speedway, Kannapolis for the north side and Harrisburg for the south. Drivers in east Concord and Mount Pleasant will usually find Concord Parkway the quickest.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Concord / Union St | 280 S. Concord Pkwy | West to Concord Pkwy (US-29) |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus area | 280 S. Concord Pkwy | Short drive south on US-29 |
| Concord Mills, Great Wolf Lodge | 7771 Gateway Ln NW | Bruton Smith Blvd at I-85 exit 49 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway / zMAX Dragway | 7771 Gateway Ln NW | Bruton Smith Blvd toward I-85 |
| Afton Village, Poplar Tent | 7771 Gateway Ln NW or 280 S. Concord Pkwy | Poplar Tent Rd to I-85 or US-29 |
| Kannapolis, Research Campus | 901 S. Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis | North on Cannon Blvd |
| Harrisburg, Rocky River | 5161 Z-Max Blvd, Harrisburg | NC-49 |
| Mount Pleasant, east Concord | 280 S. Concord Pkwy | West across town toward US-29 |
| UNC Charlotte / University City | 9615 N. Tryon St, Charlotte | US-29 south |
| Davidson, Cornelius, Lake Norman | 20220 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius | NC-73 west to I-77 |
On race weekends, the math changes. Traffic around Charlotte Motor Speedway and Bruton Smith Boulevard can back up for miles, and the Gateway Lane drive-thru sits right in that flow. If you are coming from downtown Concord or Kannapolis during a big event, the Concord Parkway or Cannon Boulevard stores are usually the faster choice.
Why Does Concord Have Two Cook Out Locations?
Concord’s two stores match its two traffic centers: the US-29 commercial strip near downtown and the I-85 exit 49 entertainment district around Concord Mills and the Speedway. Together with Kannapolis and Harrisburg, they give Cabarrus County four Cook Outs.
1989: Cook Out is founded in Greensboro by Morris Reaves and spreads along the I-85 corridor of the Piedmont, with Concord sitting between Charlotte and the Triad.
Exit 49 restaurant row: Gateway Lane NW has become one of Cabarrus County’s densest fast-food strips. A county restaurant list for exit 49 shows Cook Out at 7771 Gateway Ln NW alongside Bojangles, Taco Bell, Sonic, Five Guys, Zaxby’s, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Texas Roadhouse.
Concord Parkway: US-29 is Concord’s original commercial highway, linking downtown with Kannapolis to the north and Harrisburg and Charlotte to the south. The Concord Pkwy store serves that everyday local traffic.
October 2026: Cook Out’s locator shows 144 open North Carolina stores, two of them in Concord, with another Charlotte store on Woodland Beaver Rd listed as coming soon.
Concord is the seat of Cabarrus County and had about 105,000 residents at the 2020 census, making it one of the largest cities in the Charlotte region. It is best known for Charlotte Motor Speedway, which sits within Concord city limits, and Concord Mills, one of the state’s most-visited shopping destinations. Both draw huge crowds from outside the county — exactly the type of traffic Cook Out’s quick drive-thru model is built for.
Which Concord Cook Out Is Easiest to Reach From I-85?
From I-85, take exit 49 (Bruton Smith Blvd / Concord Mills Blvd) for the Gateway Lane store — it is the easiest Cook Out to reach without leaving the interstate corridor. For the Concord Parkway store, follow US-29 into town.
I-85: The main artery between Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis and Salisbury. Exit 49 puts you at the Gateway Lane restaurant row; farther north, the Kannapolis and Salisbury stores are short hops off the same interstate.
Concord Parkway (US-29): Runs from University City through Harrisburg and Concord to Kannapolis. The 280 S. Concord Pkwy store sits on it just west of downtown, and the N. Tryon St store in Charlotte is on the same highway to the south.
NC-73 (Davidson Hwy): Crosses the county east-west, linking Concord with Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius on I-77 — the route to the Lake Norman stores.
NC-49: Connects Harrisburg and Charlotte’s University area with east Cabarrus County and Mount Pleasant. The Harrisburg store on Z-Max Blvd is the closest Cook Out on this side.
I-485: Charlotte’s outer loop meets I-85 just south of the county line, giving quick access to the Mallard Creek Rd and N. Tryon St stores.
Bruton Smith Blvd: Links I-85 with Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and US-29. On event days this road fills up fast, so plan your Cook Out stop before or well after the crowd.
Is There a Cook Out Near Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills?
Yes. The 7771 Gateway Ln NW store is the Cook Out for Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and Concord Mills — Cook Out’s own locator names it the “Speedway” store. Here is the closest store for other Concord-area landmarks.
Charlotte Motor Speedway: Home of the Coca-Cola 600 each Memorial Day weekend. The Gateway Lane store is close by, but race-day traffic is heavy; Harrisburg’s Z-Max Blvd store is another option on the south side.
Concord Mills & SEA LIFE: The outlet mall and its aquarium sit at I-85 exit 49. Gateway Lane is right next to the mall area for a cheap meal after shopping.
Great Wolf Lodge: The indoor water-park resort is also in the exit 49 area, making Gateway Lane the easy stop for families.
Atrium Health Cabarrus: Cabarrus County’s main hospital is in Concord. Night-shift staff will find the Concord Parkway store the nearest late-night option.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College & Barber-Scotia College: Students on Concord’s campuses are closest to the Concord Parkway store or Kannapolis.
UNC Charlotte: About 11 miles from downtown Concord; the N. Tryon St and Mallard Creek Rd stores in University City serve the campus.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers: Minor-league baseball at Atrium Health Ballpark in downtown Kannapolis; the S. Cannon Blvd store is the closest Cook Out.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Concord?
Most Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours can differ by store and change on holidays, so check the specific Concord location before a very late trip.
Race weeks are the exception to every rule in Concord. When Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts a big event, expect long lines at the Gateway Lane drive-thru, especially after the race lets out. The Concord Parkway store is usually calmer.
| Day | Typical opening | Typical closing |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday – Thursday | 10:30 AM | About 3:00 AM |
| Friday – Saturday | 10:30 AM | About 4:00 AM |
| Major holidays | Varies | Many stores close or shorten hours |
Like most Cook Outs, the Concord stores are built around the drive-thru and walk-up window, with little or no indoor seating. Busy windows include the weekday lunch rush near Concord Mills, Friday and Saturday nights, and late evenings after mall closing. Our Cook Out hours guide covers holiday schedules.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Concord?
Get a Cookout Tray — one entrée, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99 — and add a milkshake from the 40+ flavors. The menu is the same at both Concord stores and across the chain.
The tray lets you pick an entrée such as a Big Double burger, barbecue sandwich, chicken sandwich, chicken strips, quesadilla or two hot dogs, then two sides from a long list that includes fries, onion rings, hush puppies, slaw, chili, cheese bites and bacon wraps.
- Cookout Tray (entrée + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Cook Out Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Regular milkshake: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Cheerwine and Cheerwine floats
- Sweet tea and fountain drinks
Prices are approximate and may vary slightly by store. Cook Out takes cash and cards. Favorite shake flavors include banana pudding, cheesecake, peanut butter fudge and Oreo. See the milkshake menu, tray guide, sides menu and full Cook Out menu for details.
Feeding a race-day group or a tailgate? Order trays rather than individual items — they are almost always the better value — and call in or order early before traffic around the Speedway builds.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Concord’s Local Favorites?
Cook Out is the cheapest late-night option in Concord; local barbecue joints and the Gateway Lane chains win for sit-down meals. Here is how it stacks up.
| Spot | Strength | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Out (2 Concord stores) | Trays under $8, 40+ shakes, open until 3–4 AM | Late nights, race traffic, budget meals |
| Gateway Lane neighbors (Bojangles, Zaxby’s, Sonic, Five Guys) | Familiar chains on the same exit 49 strip | You want chicken biscuits or a fresh-cut-fry burger |
| Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q (Gateway Ln) | Sit-down barbecue next door | A full dinner with the family |
| Local Carolina barbecue | Chopped pork and hush puppies | Daytime lunch with sides |
Cook Out also does barbecue — its chopped barbecue sandwich and barbecue tray are staples — which makes it a cheap way to get a Carolina-style pork sandwich after the local pits have closed.
Where Are Other Cook Out Guides Near Concord?
The closest Cook Out guides to Concord cover Kannapolis, Charlotte, Mooresville, Albemarle and Statesville.
Cook Out Kannapolis The S. Cannon Blvd store, about 5 miles north.
Cook Out Charlotte Every Charlotte store, including University City.
Cook Out Mooresville Lake Norman’s east side via NC-3 and I-77.
Cook Out Albemarle East on NC-24/27 into Stanly County.
Cook Out Statesville North on I-77 at I-40.
Cook Out Monroe South-east into Union County.
Cook Out Gastonia West of Charlotte on I-85.
All North Carolina locations Every store in the state, by region.
Cook Out Concord FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Concord, NC?
Concord has two Cook Out restaurants per Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026): 280 S. Concord Pkwy and 7771 Gateway Ln NW, both ZIP 28027. Cabarrus County has two more, at 901 S. Cannon Blvd in Kannapolis and 5161 Z-Max Blvd in Harrisburg.
Which Cook Out is closest to Charlotte Motor Speedway?
The 7771 Gateway Ln NW store, which Cook Out’s locator calls the Speedway store, is in the restaurant row off I-85 exit 49 near Bruton Smith Blvd. On race days traffic is heavy, so the Harrisburg store at 5161 Z-Max Blvd or the Concord Parkway store can be faster.
Is there a Cook Out near Concord Mills?
Yes. The Gateway Lane store at 7771 Gateway Ln NW sits in the exit 49 restaurant strip next to Concord Mills, alongside Bojangles, Sonic, Five Guys, Zaxby’s and Jim ‘N Nick’s. It is the easiest Cook Out for shoppers, Great Wolf Lodge guests and SEA LIFE visitors.
Which Cook Out is closest to downtown Concord?
280 S. Concord Pkwy, on US-29 about two miles west of downtown and beside a Food Lion, is the closest. It is also the nearest store to Atrium Health Cabarrus and the quickest choice for east Concord and Mount Pleasant drivers.
What time does Cook Out close in Concord?
Most Cook Out stores open at 10:30 AM and close about 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and around holidays, so check the Concord Pkwy or Gateway Lane store before a late-night trip, especially on race weekends.
Is there a new Cook Out coming near Concord?
Cook Out’s locator lists a coming-soon store at 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd in Charlotte, ZIP 28215, roughly 13 miles south of downtown Concord. It is not open yet; until it is, the closest stores remain the two Concord locations, Kannapolis and Harrisburg.
Does Cook Out in Concord have indoor seating?
Concord’s Cook Outs are built around the drive-thru and walk-up window, and most Cook Out locations have little or no indoor dining. Plan to eat in the car, take it home or picnic — or head to a sit-down restaurant on Gateway Lane if you want a table.
How much is a Cook Out Tray in Concord?
A Cookout Tray — one entrée, two sides and a drink — costs about $7.39–$7.99 at the Concord stores, and a Jr. Tray starts around $5.29. Milkshakes are about $3.99 in more than 40 flavors. Prices can vary slightly by store.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Concord
Choose Concord Parkway or Gateway Lane from the directory and tap Directions. On race weekends, leave extra time.