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About Us

Award-winning, fresh, made-to-order food!

It’s all about great food, including the tastiest wings served with award-winning proprietary sauces, flavorful black Angus burgers, and unique appetizers. Our proprietary apps are so amazing, they can be found in many Giant grocery stores throughout Pennsylvania!

Beers & Craft Cocktails

At Arooga's, we have bar in our name, and that's why we have an awesome beer list that covers everyone from Beer Squeak to Beer Geek. Our team has partnered with leading craft breweries to ensure we always have a great list filled with limited, rare, barrel aged, & specialty brews. Our craft cocktails are made with fresh juices and top shelf spirits. We even have our own lines of beer (Arooga Light & House Blonde) and vodka (Sagoora and Sagoora Fresh).

Green with Envy

Arooga's was the first Certified Green Restaurant in Pennsylvania, and all of our locations follow stringent rules- from never using styrofoam to only using environmentally friendly chemicals and soaps, as well as installing energy management systems in each location to reduce our carbon footprints. Arooga's also uses reclaimed wood from felled trees and barns for our tables and wall cladding.

A view of every game from every seat

A view of every game from every seat

A view of every game from every seat

At Arooga's we pride ourselves on having the best viewing experience in any area. Our AV team has assembled an amazing package with a focus video wall for the big game and an array of televisions that give our guests a view of every game from every seat. We also carry almost every sport package out there, so there is no doubt Arooga's is where you go to watch the game or the main event!

Technology Enhanced Experience

A view of every game from every seat

A view of every game from every seat

Arooga's is partnered with some of the leading restaurant technology platforms in the industry, including Olo for seamless online ordering, Paytronix for our loyalty and mobile app, and Rockbot, which puts DJ power right into the hands of our guests with a convenient, easy to use app.  


A Short Version of How it All Began

It all started back on July 26th, 2008 at our Route 22 location in Harrisburg, PA.

Arooga's first location was established in a business plaza on a quiet stretch of U.S. Route 22 between Hershey and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. President and Co-Founder Gary Huether, Jr., then a young entrepreneur fresh out of the tool business, was brainstorming different concepts for his latest venture, and knew that he didn't want his new business to be known as only a "bar" or only a "restaurant". He was determined to find a unique balance of both.

So was born a bar/restaurant hybrid that was conceptually different from anything around!

Gary wanted to capture business from all aspects of the market, so he created a family friendly restaurant and a casual local bar that boasted the best happy hour in town, a huge draft list, and entertainment every week. But, he still didn't have a name! He knew that he couldn't create an awesome place without the perfect name, so he ran a contest inviting guests to submit their ideas. "Arooga's" stood out from hundreds of submissions.  

What does Arooga's mean?

Believe it or not, the name has nothing to do with food, booze, or sports. "Arooga" is the sound of an antique Model T Ford horn. This eccentric name was a perfect fit for Arooga's new innovative style. Since then, we have won numerous national & local awards including the big one, America's Next Top Restaurant Franchise, and now have locations throughout the east coast of the U.S.

Arooga's in the News

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Announces Local Partnership with The GIANT Company

Arooga's Named to Restaurant Business Magazine Future 50 the fastest growing small restaurant chains

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Announces Local Partnership with The GIANT Company

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Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar to Open Attleboro, MA Location August 22nd

Arooga's Named to Restaurant Business Magazine Future 50 the fastest growing small restaurant chains

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Announces Local Partnership with The GIANT Company

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Arooga's Named to Restaurant Business Magazine Future 50 the fastest growing small restaurant chains

Arooga's Named to Restaurant Business Magazine Future 50 the fastest growing small restaurant chains

Arooga's Named to Restaurant Business Magazine Future 50 the fastest growing small restaurant chains

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Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Named to FranServe Fran-Tastic 500

Gary Huether, Jr. Named to 2021 Power List: The Most Influential Restaurant Executives

Arooga's Named to Restaurant Business Magazine Future 50 the fastest growing small restaurant chains

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Gary Huether, Jr. Named to 2021 Power List: The Most Influential Restaurant Executives

Gary Huether, Jr. Named to 2021 Power List: The Most Influential Restaurant Executives

Gary Huether, Jr. Named to 2021 Power List: The Most Influential Restaurant Executives

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Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Launches New Mobile App and Loyalty Program

Gary Huether, Jr. Named to 2021 Power List: The Most Influential Restaurant Executives

Gary Huether, Jr. Named to 2021 Power List: The Most Influential Restaurant Executives

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More Arooga's in the News

Arooga's President Honored in FSR Magazine's 40 under 40: Restaurant Stars on the Rise

Arooga’s Ranked A Top Franchise for 3rd Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500

Arooga's President Honored in FSR Magazine's 40 under 40: Restaurant Stars on the Rise

 Chefs, owners, bartenders—some barely in their 30s—fill this year’s list of Rising Stars, the folks to watch in 2018. This list shows stars can be born anywhere.Take note, this year in particular, of how these chefs and restaurateurs embody a new wave of restaurant professionals. They are more creative, innovative, and bold than ever before.



8 Restaurant Franchises Ready for the Big Time

Arooga’s Ranked A Top Franchise for 3rd Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500

Arooga's President Honored in FSR Magazine's 40 under 40: Restaurant Stars on the Rise

 The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based chain is an ingredient-forward operation that even includes becoming the first restaurant to menu Maple Leaf Food’s no-antibiotic ever pork. Co-founder and president Gary Huether, Jr., an FSR Rising Star, has grown the concept to 16 units in six states in the past decade. The first restaurant, named after the sound of a Model T horn, debuted June 2008.  

Arooga’s Ranked A Top Franchise for 3rd Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500

Arooga’s Ranked A Top Franchise for 3rd Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500

Arooga’s Ranked A Top Franchise for 3rd Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500

 “It’s amazing to be recognized yet again alongside so many big players in the industry,” said Arooga’s President and Co-Founder Gary Huether, Jr.  “We’re grateful to Entrepreneur Magazine for including us on this list, and we are looking forward to another great year for Arooga’s.” 

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Named to Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report for 2019

Arooga’s Named to Entrepreneur’s 2019 Top Food-Based Franchises. #10 in Full Service Restaurants

Arooga’s Ranked A Top Franchise for 3rd Consecutive Year in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500

 Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar made their Technomic Top 500 list debut last week for 2019, officially joining the ranks of some of the largest restaurant chains in the nation.  The “Top 500 Chain Restaurants” report from Technomic is considered the nation’s leading independent performance tracker. 

Arooga’s Named to Entrepreneur’s 2019 Top Food-Based Franchises. #10 in Full Service Restaurants

Arooga’s Named to Entrepreneur’s 2019 Top Food-Based Franchises. #10 in Full Service Restaurants

Arooga’s Named to Entrepreneur’s 2019 Top Food-Based Franchises. #10 in Full Service Restaurants

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar has been named to Entrepreneur’s Top 200 Food Franchises of 2019, marking the 2nd consecutive year the brand has appeared on this list, rising to #10 from their 2018 #16 ranking in full-service restaurants. 

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