The city is reviewing a permit application for Cook Out to renovate the closed Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Beach Boulevard at an estimated project cost of $500,000.

The North Carolina-based privately owned fast-food chain sells burgers, barbecue and shakes.

The almost 1-acre site is at 14016 Beach Blvd., east of Hodges Boulevard in the Beach Haven area. Duval County Property Appraiser records show the 3,355-square-foot restaurant was built in 2015.

FVR Florida LLC sold the Freddy’s property to Cook Out-Beach Blvd Inc. for $2.75 million on May 5, 2025. The deed was recorded May 9 with the Duval County Clerk of Court.

It is the first location in Jacksonville and could be one of the first Cook Out locations in the state.

Cook Out calls its combo meals “trays.”

Its menu fea

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