📍 Concord, NC • Cabarrus County • Charlotte Motor Speedway 2026
Cook Out Concord NC — All 4 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Four Cook Out restaurants in Concord NC — Cabarrus Ave, Kannapolis Pkwy, Concord Mills Blvd, and Afton Ridge. Home to Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills Mall. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM weekends.
Cabarrus County’s fastest-growing city. Home to Charlotte Motor Speedway (Coca-Cola 600) and Concord Mills Mall (20M+ visitors/year). 115,000+ residents. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers all 4 Cook Out locations in Concord NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Concord is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast and home to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the largest mall in North Carolina.
Last verified: July 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings July 2026, Cabarrus County records, Charlotte Motor Speedway public data, Concord Mills visitor data
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Concord NC?
Concord has 4 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, all in Cabarrus County. Concord is the seat of Cabarrus County and one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire southeastern US (pop. ~115,000, up from 55,000 in 2000). It is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway — the NASCAR superspeedway that hosts the Coca-Cola 600, the longest race on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar — and the Concord Mills Mall, the largest mall in NC and one of the top 10 most-visited tourist destinations in the state. Concord’s 4 Cook Out locations reflect this explosive growth, making it one of the most significant Cook Out markets between Charlotte and the Triad.
All Cook Out Concord NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
Concord’s four Cook Out locations are spread across the city’s primary growth corridors — the US-29 / Cabarrus Ave strip, the Kannapolis Pkwy / NC-3 northwest corridor, the Concord Mills area near I-85, and the south Concord / Afton Ridge commercial zone. Together they provide full coverage for Cabarrus County’s 230,000+ residents.
1. Cabarrus Avenue — Concord Core / Charlotte Motor Speedway — 1290 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1290 Cabarrus Ave W (US-29 Business) is on Concord’s central commercial corridor, approximately 3 miles west of Charlotte Motor Speedway. ZIP 28027, Cabarrus County. Drive-thru only. This is the primary Cook Out for CMS race week visitors and the Concord Pkwy commercial corridor customer base. During the Coca-Cola 600 (May) and the Bank of America ROVAL 400 (October), this location sees among the highest single-day traffic of any Cook Out in NC.
Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) seats 89,000+ and hosts 6+ major race weekends annually. Race week brings 100,000+ visitors to the Cabarrus County area — many of whom are Cook Out regulars who know the Cabarrus Ave location as their Speedway-area stop.
2. Kannapolis Parkway — Northwest Concord / Kannapolis Border — 1085 Kannapolis Pkwy, Concord, 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
1085 Kannapolis Pkwy (NC-3) serves the northwest Concord corridor on the boundary with Kannapolis — the Concord-Kannapolis metro’s primary northwest commercial artery. ZIP 28083. Drive-thru only. Serves northwest Concord residential neighborhoods, the Cannon Village area, and NC-3 commuters between Concord and Kannapolis. Also convenient for residents of Harrisburg (5 mi south via NC-49) and the new residential developments on the US-29 / NC-3 northwest Concord growth zone.
Kannapolis NC (adjacent city, shared metro) does not have its own Cook Out location as of 2026, making the Kannapolis Pkwy location the primary Cook Out for both northwest Concord and the Kannapolis residential population.
3. Concord Mills Boulevard — Mall and I-85 Corridor — 8025 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC 28027
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
8025 Concord Mills Blvd serves the Concord Mills Mall / I-85 commercial corridor — the largest retail zone in NC outside of Charlotte. ZIP 28027. Drive-thru only. Concord Mills Mall (1.4 million sq ft, 200+ stores) draws 20 million+ visitors annually, making it the #1 tourist destination in NC. The Cook Out on Concord Mills Blvd captures both mall shoppers and I-85 travelers (Exit 49 is less than 1 mile away).
This is the highest-visibility Cook Out location in Cabarrus County due to its proximity to Concord Mills — which draws visitors from across the Southeast who are familiar with Cook Out from their home states and specifically seek it out during Charlotte-area visits.
4. Afton Ridge Drive — South Concord — 8850 Afton Ridge Blvd, Concord, NC 28025
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
8850 Afton Ridge Blvd serves the south Concord growth corridor near the Afton Ridge power center — one of Cabarrus County’s fastest-growing commercial zones on the US-29 south approach from Charlotte. ZIP 28025. Drive-thru only. Serves south Concord residential subdivisions (Christenbury, Weddington at Lake Concord, Patriots Pointe) and commuters on US-29 northbound from Charlotte (20 mi south). Also serves the Cabarrus County schools corridor.
See Cook Out Charlotte (20 mi south on I-85/US-29) for the nearest major Cook Out market. Concord’s 4 locations make it the third-largest Cook Out market in the Charlotte metro after Charlotte itself (13) and Concord (4).
What Neighborhoods Does Concord’s Cook Out Network Cover?
Concord’s 4 Cook Out locations divide the city into four distinct coverage zones reflecting both the city’s geographic spread and its explosive post-2000 growth along every major US-29, NC-3, and I-85 corridor.
Cabarrus Ave / Charlotte Motor Speedway corridor: The 1290 Cabarrus Ave W location covers central Concord, the Speedway corridor, and the established US-29 Business residential neighborhoods. During race weekends (6+ per year) this location serves an enormous surge of NASCAR fans and race team personnel familiar with Cook Out from their home markets.
Kannapolis Pkwy / NC-3 northwest corridor: The Kannapolis Pkwy location covers northwest Concord, the Cannon Village historic area, and the Kannapolis border communities. As the only Cook Out serving the Concord-Kannapolis northwest corridor, it also captures Kannapolis’s residential population (pop. ~51,000) which has no dedicated Cook Out of its own.
Concord Mills Blvd / I-85 corridor: The Concord Mills Blvd location covers the I-85 Exit 49 commercial zone — one of the highest-traffic retail corridors in the Charlotte metro. Concord Mills Mall’s 20M+ annual visitors, the Embassy Suites hotel cluster, and the Great Wolf Lodge waterpark resort nearby all contribute to the largest out-of-town customer base of any Concord Cook Out location.
Afton Ridge / South Concord growth corridor: The Afton Ridge Blvd location covers south Concord’s fastest-growing residential zone — a belt of upscale subdivisions on US-29 between Concord and Charlotte. Also serves the Cabarrus County government complex on US-29 and commuters reversing from Charlotte to Concord in the evening.
Cabarrus County (pop. ~230,000) has grown by over 100,000 people since 2000 — one of the fastest growth rates of any NC county. Concord’s 4 Cook Out locations collectively serve the entire county and act as a bridge between Charlotte’s dominant 13-location market and the Triad. The county’s motorsports identity (Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, and 60+ Charlotte-area race team shops just across the Iredell County line) creates a unique late-night workforce that has historically been among Cook Out’s most loyal repeat customers.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Concord NC?
All 4 Concord Cook Out locations keep the same late-night schedule — the latest fast-food hours in Cabarrus County. Whether you’re leaving Concord Mills after an evening shopping run, coming back from a Charlotte Motor Speedway night race, or finishing a late shift at one of Cabarrus County’s major employers, all 4 locations are open well past midnight every night.
All 4 Concord Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. All open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours verified Yelp July 2026 — during NASCAR race weekends, expect higher than normal volume at the Cabarrus Ave and Concord Mills Blvd locations.
| Day | Opens | Closes | All 4 Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Cabarrus Ave, Kannapolis Pkwy, Mills Blvd, Afton Ridge |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours — all 4 |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours — all 4 |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Cabarrus Ave, Kannapolis Pkwy, Mills Blvd, Afton Ridge |
What to Order at Cook Out Concord
Concord’s Cook Out locations serve two very different crowds: the Charlotte Motor Speedway race-day crowd at the Cabarrus Ave location and the Concord Mills mall shopping crowd on Concord Mills Blvd. Race fans lean toward the Chili Cheese Dog ($2.99) and hot dogs for the tailgate feel. Mall shoppers stop in for milkshakes as a dessert run or a full Cookout Tray ($7.99) meal before the drive home.
Concord picks by crowd — Race fans: Chili Cheese Dog ($2.99) • Slaw Dog ($2.99) • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • Cajun Fries. Mall shoppers: Milkshake dessert stop ($3.49) • Cookout-Style Burger ($2.99) • Chicken Strips 3pc. All crowds: Cookout Tray ($7.99). The Cherry Cheesecake and Banana Pudding milkshakes are the #1 and #2 dessert-stop orders at the Concord Mills Blvd location per Yelp 2026.
Cook Out Concord NC FAQs
Common questions from Cabarrus County residents, Concord Mills shoppers, Charlotte Motor Speedway visitors, and I-85 travelers about Concord’s 4 Cook Out locations.
How many Cook Out locations are in Concord NC?
Concord has 4 Cook Out locations: 1290 Cabarrus Ave W (ZIP 28027) near Charlotte Motor Speedway, 1085 Kannapolis Pkwy (ZIP 28083) in northwest Concord, 8025 Concord Mills Blvd (ZIP 28027) near I-85/Concord Mills Mall, and 8850 Afton Ridge Blvd (ZIP 28025) in south Concord. All in Cabarrus County.
What time does Cook Out Concord NC close?
All 4 Concord Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. All open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours confirmed Yelp July 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near Charlotte Motor Speedway?
Yes. The Cook Out at 1290 Cabarrus Ave W is approximately 3 miles west of Charlotte Motor Speedway on US-29 Business. It is the closest Cook Out to CMS and experiences significant traffic surges during the 6+ NASCAR race weekends annually, including the Coca-Cola 600 in May.
Is there a Cook Out near Concord Mills Mall?
Yes. The Cook Out at 8025 Concord Mills Blvd is less than 1 mile from Concord Mills Mall’s main entrance and within 1 mile of I-85 Exit 49. It is the primary Cook Out for Concord Mills shoppers and I-85 travelers stopping in Concord.
What are the Cook Out Concord NC addresses?
The 4 Cook Out Concord addresses are: 1290 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord NC 28027 • 1085 Kannapolis Pkwy, Concord NC 28083 • 8025 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord NC 28027 • 8850 Afton Ridge Blvd, Concord NC 28025. All Cabarrus County.
Is Concord NC between Charlotte and the Triad?
Yes. Concord is on I-85 approximately 20 miles northeast of Charlotte and 75 miles southwest of Greensboro. See Cook Out Charlotte (20 mi south) and Cook Out Greensboro (75 mi northeast) for neighboring markets.
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