Cook Out Cook Out runs the gamut of delectable fast food offerings with over 40 milkshakes, fresh char grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, chicken, corn dogs, quesadillas, hushpuppies, fries and more. The North Carolina-based operation opened its 250th location in 2018. Now, the Tar Heel favorite will soon make its debut in the Tampa Bay area. Last year, reports said Cook Out will open locations in Temple Terrace and Carrollwood. Hillsborough County property records show that the company purchased two former Boston Market locations, one at 5501 E Fowler Ave. in Temple Terrace, and the other at 16215 N Dale Mabry Hwy. in Carrollwood. Credit: Photo via Cook Out/Facebook
A Tar Heel favorite will soon make its debut in the Tampa Bay area.

North Carolina-based fast food chain Cook Out will open locations in Temple Terrace and Carrollwood, according to Hillsborough County property records.

Earlier this month, the company purchased  two former Boston Market locations, one at 5501 East Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace, and the other at 16215 North Dale Mabry Highway in Carrollwood, as first reported by WFLA.

The popular 35-year-old chain has over 300 locations mostly in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Mississippi.

The two new Tampa outposts will be among Cook Out’s first locations in Florida. Last year, the company announced plans to open spots in Tallahassee and Pensacola areas.

For the unfamiliar, Cook Out is known for its “trays,” or combos, which includes everything from burgers, barbecue, corn dogs, quesadillas, milkshakes, and more.

As of now, it’s unclear exactly when the two locations will open.

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This article appears in May 16-22, 2024.

Colin Wolf has been working with weekly newspapers since 2007 and has been the Digital Editor for Creative Loafing Tampa since 2019. He is also the Director of Digital Content Strategy for CL's parent...