There’s not much seasonality in fast food. French fries in February taste and crunch as just as good as the ones in July. But the almighty Cook Out has managed to capture summer in a styrofoam cup.

So far Whataburger has been a hit, with packed locations in Wake Forest and Raleigh. Sure the burgers are good, the onion ...

Cook Out is quietly bulking up its North Carolina footprint, scooping up multiple parcels in Thomasville while a new ...