FAQs

What makes Arooga's a Green restaurant?

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar is the first full service Certified Green Restaurant in the state of PA.  We have taken many steps in reducing our carbon footprint and our overall effect on the environment. Some of the many steps we have taken are completely removing styrofoam from all locations, recycling our grease, cardboard, and glass, using nontoxic cleaning and chemical products, have installed energy efficient hand-dryers in the restrooms, and have added an energy management system.  Arooga's plans to introduce new steps every year.

Is Arooga's a franchise?

Arooga's has recently won "WANTED:  America's Next Top Restaurant Franchise", a contest co-sponsored by Sysco Foods and The Franchise Edge.  Out of 240 restaurants that competed nationally, Arooga's was the grand prize winner, meaning we will be franchised.  By next year, we hope to have locations throughout Pennsylvania, with Virginia and Maryland locations following soon after, and locations eventually opening across the country.

How does Arooga's help with the local community & charities?

Arooga's has it's own Fundraising program called FUNDS FOR FRIENDS. We donate 15% of sales from every customer you invite.  There is no upfront costs or selling. For more information, you can contact us @ 717-635-WING (9464) or email us at fundsforfriends@aroogas.com.

What awards has Arooga's food won?

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar has won awards like The National Buffalo Wing Festival's 2008 Creative Spicy Award and 2009 Creative BBQ Award (The Largest in the Country!), 2009 Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best Wings, Best Overall Wings at the Susquehanna Valley Harley Davidson's 1st Ever Wing Contest, and was a winner in Best Traditional Salsa Catagory at the Keystone Hot N Spicy Competion.

What other awards has Arooga's won?

Arooga's has won 2009 Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best Sports Bar, 2009 Best of Harrisburg Best Bar & Grill, and Taste of Central PA Best Bar/Club.