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New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 26, 2026 5:45 AM CT | Published: February 25, 2026 6:25 PM CT

“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”

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