I remember when the first Runza opened in Omaha. It was the only fast food place my dad would take us to because they served real hamburgers, great onion rings and the Runza was fantastic. I'm 48 now and I'm still hooked on Runza's. The food is just as good now as it was then.

As native Nebraskans tranplanted to Olathe Kansas for 3 years, we were so excited to learn there is a Runza in Lawrence! Being avid Harley riders, and always looking for an excuse to ride, we often chose Lawrence as our desitnation! Nothing sastisfies hard core bikers like hot Runzas on a cool fall day!  Sincerely, Kim & Cindy (now back in the motherland) Omaha, NE

After two snow days of being stuck in our dorm room and bored, my roommate and I were craving Runza so bad, we just couldn't stand it. We ventured out into into the white abyss, where the roads were terrible and we couldn't see a thing. It was dangerous, but we couldn't stand another second without the savory, perfect crinkle cut fries and delicious, authentic burgers. Luckily, after sliding and skidding on the roads and driving by numerous accidents, we made it across town to Runza!  After two long, Runza-less days, we finally got our fix!

We are all college students who used to live in Nebraska so we have enjoyed Runza our entire life until now. This weekend, we drove 3 hours to from Northern Iowa to eat Runza and it was delicious! I can't wait for Christmas break so that we can eat some more.

As I entered the Columbus Runza the aroma of the food being cooked was out of this world. I ordered the cheese Runza meal. Runzas fries are by far the best fry around as they have a slight crunchy taste to them. The cheese on the delicious Runza just melted in my mouth. All you need is just one Runza meal and you are so fulfilled. I'd eat the Runza meal every day, every week of the year.  Lorie

One Saturday during the summertime, I was watching TV around lunch time. During commercials, a Runza commercial was on. I remember it was a commercial advertising the different kinds of runzas there are. I immediately thought to myself how amazing Runza would be for lunch, and made it a goal to get some to gorge myself with the luxury I sought after. So, since I couldn't drive to Runza, due to the fact that I'm not of age, I walked the 22 blocks it took to satisfy my hungry soul. When I arrived at the restaurant from the pouring rain -- oh yeah, I forgot to mention it was raining... a lot -- I ordered a mushroom and Swiss Runza combo with Frings. I staked myself at the nearest table in wait for my food. When my order was ready, I got my food, and decimated the doubts I had about walking 2 miles for fast-food by swallowing the first decadent bite of my delicious runza. Truly a Saturday to remember.

I too am from Nebraska like Larry the Cable Guy. Actually I am from Sutton, NE where I believe the first runzas were made many, many years ago. Last Wednesday I accidentally crashed into a Runza restaurant. I was looking to see if they were open and put my foot on the gas pedal instead of the brake. It was a very unfortunate accident but no one was seated in the restaurant and I was not hurt. They were able to open on time but with plywood in the one window. They assured me that my name would not appear in the newspaper but the next day an article read Runza Rammed by Chevrolet. It identified the driver as a 66 year old woman from Sutton, NE driving a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. Needless to say the minute the morning paper was delivered the phone started ringing. In a town of 1,400 everyone knew exactly who the driver was. I was going to meet my daughter and little grandson at 11:00 and had arrived early. All my grandson could say was, "grandma why did you have to hit the Runza Rex one?" Anyway that is my story and I do not know if I will return to that particular location for awhile.

Ever since I was real little, I've LOVED Runza french fries. Whenever me and my mom go to Runza, she asks what I want, and I just say, "A large order of fries" before my main meal. After my volleyball tournaments we always go to Runza in celebration. I love it!!

You have just the best food for the whole family. Our little ones, Ma and Pa and even Grandpa and Grandma. Twenty four grandchildren - 12 girls and 12 boys all love to eat at the family Runza.

I lived in Nebraska my whole life so I grew up on Runza. However after college I moved out to Denver where I sadly learned that there are no Runzas. One day I had such a craving for a Runza that I checked out your website for the first time. I entered in my zip code in the store locator and was shocked when I learned that there was a Runza in Loveland, CO. Loveland is about a 2 and a half hour round trip from where I live. But I wanted a Runza so badly that I drove all the way there just to get one. I ended up buying 12 Runzas so I could have some throughout the week. I also ended up giving one to a fellow Nebraskan I know also living out here in Denver. He is planning on making the trip up to Loveland in the near future to not only get more Runza for himself but also for me.

As singers, we are traveling on the road all the time. And a lot of times we're hungry, but don't have much time. Of course that doesn't matter, because Runza is fast, friendly and the food is GREAT! With four girls, deciding where to eat could be time-consuming, but not if there is a Runza around! That is the restaurant all four of us will pick, hands down. In fact, every town we've been to, if there is a Runza; we've eaten there. So I guess you could say, "We're Runzatics!" ~ McClellan Singing Sisters

For as long as I can remember, my family always went out to eat at our local Runza restaurant. I remember getting a cheeseburger while the rest of my family ate Runza sandwiches. I loved those crinkly fries, too! Many years later, I decided to try a Runza. I loved it at first bite! I realized what my family loved so much about them. Now that I'm an adult, I cherrish those special family moments we had, and the memories will last me a lifetime. Now, I take my kids to Runza to eat, like a family tradition.

My husband and I were watching the Food Network and the Runza Sandwich was profiled. We just had to try this sandwich so we left Michigan the next morning and drove all the way to Lincoln, Nebraska to have our fix. It was the best tasting sandwich we had ever had. We are actually thinking about doing it again this summer because there are no Runza's in our area, but we sure wish there was.

Being from Iowa, never ever hearing of a Runza restaurant before or even a Runza sandwich. So one night at college my friends wanted to go to Runza. I had no idea what they were talking about so I asked them what it was. They looked at me like I was crazy. They said that Runza was the best tasting sandwich in town, they had great service and the atmosphere was amazing. I had a Runza and it was the best tasting thing I ever tried. The cheese was melted the meat was amazing and the dough was so fresh right from the oven taste. Now some people might say that their freshman year of college they gained the ‘freshman fifteen’ from the cafeteria food, but I’m pretty sure I got mine from eating at Runza all the time!  Leanne

I grew up in Omaha. My earliest memory is the smell of Runzas in the bag on the front seat of my mother's car. Even at three years old, I enjoyed a Runza. In high school, one of my best friends had a summer job at Runza. I had the privilege of seeing how they were made. During my college years out-of-state, I would stock my freezer with the half-baked Runzas. Now that I live in Texas, my family and I visit Omaha every summer. The first meal I want when we cross the state line is a cheese Runza. My husband and children now get to experience the taste that I have enjoyed for over forty years.  Lisa   Austin, TX

We love Runza....and go out of our way to get them. One day we went to Norfolk, NE, did some shopping and were on our way home when we realized we forgot to get our "Runza fix". We were about 20 miles out of town, but we turned around, went back, and enjoyed a delicious Runza. We also took some home with us because we don't get the chance to get them very often.

I first had a Runza when I was little, on vacation with my mom. We would travel to North Platte, Neb. to see my Aunt, Uncle and cousins. We ate at Runza one day and I fell in love with it. This is the first time I remember ever craving a certain food. Since that day, I wait all year to have one when we go up. Now, I'm a mom and my babies crave them too. We are heading to North Platte this summer to get more and visit family. We always buy frozen ones by the case to take home to eat and share with people who have not ever had the pleasure of eating one! Thanks Runza!!

We own a cabin in Berwil, Nebraska. Every other weekend we take a drive up and stop at your fantastic restaurant along the way. We just love the burgers and fries and a shake to top it off. I look forward to enjoying the fantastic food. It's always hot and fresh.

I am originally from NE where we have loads of Runza's! My family & I moved to Barr Nunn, WY 3 yrs ago & we've been craving them! I had to make a quick trip to Scottsbluff over memorial weekend. I called ahead & had them freeze me a dozen half-baked ones! If I had had more room in the cooler I would have taken back more! By Sunday they were all gone! Same fantastic flavor & taste that we remembered ! Hows about opening a Runza in Casper!

Well, I worked for Runza during my years of High School and then came back for breaks during college. And I still love it! Currently I work for a college as an Admissions Counselor that brings prospective students to our school. Of the students that are visiting 90% of them are from out of state. While they are in town I always bring them to Runza (over the summer when our cafeteria is closed) so that they get to experience something from Nebraska while they are here, and I ALWAYS make them try a Runza! The positives of this is 1. They get the "Runza Experience" and 2. The school pays for me to get this fantasic food. Shannon

I have been eating Runza since I was a little girl. It always tastes great and I crave it daily. When I was pregnant with my daughter I would order a Runza with Onion Rings and Onion Ring dipping sauce about 4-5 times a week for lunch or dinner. The onion rings are always so fresh and crispy! I know they are made fresh every morning and that care and attention to quality comes through in every delicious bite. I fed my daughter Runza as soon as she was old enough to eat it, and she loves your food just as much as I do. My mom is a big Runza fan too. So there are 3 generations of Runzatics in my family alone, and Runza will be a favorite fast food restaurant for more to come!

I was born and raised in Nebraska and ate Runzas regularly for 28 years until I moved in 1998. Now my husband and kids and I focus on the first thing we eat when we get off the plane when visiting - RUNZAs. If we drive we know where every Runza is in western Nebraska so we can time it right to hit it for our lunch or dinner or last lunch or dinner at Runza. We eat there every day we are there also! I also make them homemade (not as good and very labor intensive!) for an afternoon once a month so we have them on hand in the freezer! Wish we had Runzas here in Las Vegas!

One time I was with all my friends in high school and we couldn't decide on what to eat. Someone said, "I want frys." I then insisted that we had to go to Runza because they have the best frys and ranch. With the greatest sandwich around. All that fresh ground beef, cabbage, onion and special spieces all baked inside that warm homemade bread! I love Runza and always will.

I grew up in Fairbury, NE and have been a Runza nut for as long as I can recall. I moved to Northwest Colorado in 2000 and have been in "Runza Crave" mode since. I make it back to Nebraska occasionally and make sure I stop and get a Runza. It was a great thing to learn that Fairbury had recently opened up a store! Back in November 2008, my husband and I made a road trip all the way to Scottsbluff, NE. The first thing I asked when we arrived is if there was a Runza in town. Sure enough, there was! We stopped and ate lunch there on the way back to Colorado. I called my folks back in Fairbury and told them I was eating a Runza. My mom couldn't believe I drove all the way to Scottsbluff just to eat Runza!

As Lincoln, NE natives my husband and I grew up on Runzas! We moved out of state 4 years ago, but make regular trips back to Omaha and Lincoln, sometimes just to eat at Runza! The hot, fresh sandwiches, crisp fries and perfectly seasoned onion rings are the perfect excuse for a 3 hour road trip!

So, I'm from Texas, and never actually BEEN to a Runza restaurant. But my Dad is from Kansas and my stepfather from Nebraska, and they both talk about Runza sandwiches. My friend who goes to college with me in Texas is from Nebraska, and I told her to bring me down a Runza sandwich to try, because she raves about them as well. She brought down four, and we ate them within the week. Ever since then, each time she goes back, I give her money for her to bring back Runza sandwiches. It's an addiction from 550 miles away!

I used to live in Omaha for 20 some years. I ate at Runza regularly as I really enjoyed the Runza and the Mushroom Cheese Burgers. During the time I was there I would introduce people to Runza and any time someone was passing through, we would always stop and get a good meal and half a dozen frozen Runzas to go. 10 years ago I moved to Kansas City. Not a Runza in sight until one day my mother was passing through Lawrence and spotted a Runza. She stopped and bought some frozen Runzas and now I travel over 20 miles just to get a meal and another bag of frozen Runzas. Obviously I don't have Runzas as often as I might like, but I would consider myself a true Runzatic. Let's face it, I have been eating them for over a quarter of a century! That has got to say something about my devotion to the Runza. In fact, my family and I are about to make another trip to Lawrence, just to have lunch at Runza. Just wish one was a little closer.

A very, very sad story...... I moved to Milwaukee, WI 3 years ago, after being born and raised in Grand Island. I never realized that Runza was not a nationwide franchise until I drove around Milwaukee looking for my Runza fix, to find out the nearest one was over 500 miles away. A very sad day. However, since I did work for Midwest Airlines which provides non-stop service to Eppley Air Field, I hopped on Flight #151 to Omaha one afternoon to fulfill my Runza fix on my day off.  I had preordered a dozen Runza's to kidnap and bring back to Milwaukee to enjoy when I was going through my most extreme withdrawals from my Runza's! When I was back for the Nebraska/Colorado game over Thanksgiving, I found the closest Runza vendor and ate 3 of them without taking a single drink of pop. I couldn't tell you if I was more excited for the Runza's I enjoyed that day, or the win we pulled off against the Buffs.

Hello, I am originally from Ralston, Nebraska and have lived in Portland, OR for about 8 years. I often talk to friends about Runzas, but they really have no idea how yummy they really are. Since Runzas are no where close to me, I always look forward to coming home. Anytime I do go home, Runza is the first place I stop after picking up my luggage. My own ritual!! I will be heading to Omaha for Christmas and will be stopping by to have one or two. This year I plan on ordering a couple cases and bringing them back home to share with my friends. Oh, and you can't pass up those awesome french fries!! No other place has come close to those. Erin

My mother grew up in Nebraska and each time we visit our grandfather in Lincoln, we look forward to the delectable Runza that we eat each day for lunch. My wife and I now travel out to Nebraska each year for Thanksgiving to be with my grandfather. He's 97 years old and looks forward to taking his grandson to Runza every day for lunch. My co-workers think I'm crazy when I send them cell phone pictures of me eating a Runza!

 I raised my family in Nebraska and moved to Colorado about 25 years ago. During my years in Nebraska, we had many wonderful meals of Runzas and fries and onion rings and shakes. My oldest son, Monty, introduced us to these unique sandwiches that he got from the stand at 6th and Van Dorn in 1959. After our move, we found out that Runzas are not available in our area. Therefore, everytime I return to visit family and friends in Nebraska, I make it a point to have a Runza meal a couple of times during my visit. Then, my son suggested that I take home some frozen Runzas to share with my family in Colorado. So, now every visit results in a dozen frozen Runzas making the trip back to Colorado with me. My Lincolnite son also brings a dozen frozen Runzas when he comes to visit. The whole family (2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and one dauther-in-law's sister) gather around my dining room table and share Runzas, french fries, onion rings and shakes--just like some of the best times of my life in Nebraska.

We love Runza soooooo much. We moved away 7 years ago but think nothing of driving 1 1/2 hrs to eat at Runza. We have it down to a science, we can drive to Wayne, NE (little over an hour); Fremont, NE (1hr 20 min); or Omaha, NE (1hr 30 min). This is usually what we do. We love eating at the 108th & Q location. I wish Runza would come on up Interstate 29 to Sioux City. We miss you.

I come from Newcastle which is in North East England and moved to Nebraska two years ago. Newcastle is famed for its meat based pasties. When I moved to Nebraska I missed the pasties and couldn't find a good substitute. My wife, persudaded me to go to Runza. I wasn't too fond of fast food so I was reluctant to go. However, when I got there I realized Runza isn't fast food. The first time I had a Runza I immediately fell in love with it. The hot beef and warm fresh bread reminded me of the pasties of home. Everytime we have a visitor from England we always take them to Runza, for a real taste of Nebraska!

I just have to say that all my friends know that we have a family of Runzatics. I really fell hard for Runza's food when I was pregnant with my first child, and I had terrible morning sickness (all-day sickness, really). My husband and I ventured to a fairly new Runza, and I ordered the only thing I thought I could handle... Runza's chicken strips. Oh...My...Goodness. I was hooked. They became a serious craving, and if there was a food that sounded good during that difficult time, I HAD to have it. And so it began. My husband had already been a fan of Runza, but I was new to the game, so to speak. Throughout my pregnancy and about a year later, another pregnancy, we made Runza a special place. Our family ate there after church, for lunches with my husband during the work day, and some dinners when I just needed those onion rings. I ventured out in trying different Runza foods. The burgers are by far, the BEST, and now I am hooked on the smothered grilled chicken sandwich. My entire family loves the food. It raises the bar on "fast food" eateries. The icing on the cake is the warm, homey atmosphere that Runza is known for. If I am talking to my friends and tell them I took the kids and met the hubby for lunch, they just smile at me and say, "Let me guess, Runza?" One last thing I have to admit, I have the Runzatic promo posted on my Facebook page. Am I a Runzatic, or what?!

My wife and I first met inside a wonderful Runza establishment in Lincoln, Nebraska.  We dated for a couple years and each anniversary we would return to the birthplace of our relationship.  Last year while I convinced her to sit down while I got our order I slipped an engagement ring into her crinkle fries.  When I returned her face lit up, I don’t know if it was the fries or the ring; needless to say we are now happily married and love Runza.   Thank you Runza!!!!   - Jake

Last week my family came in from California.  They said they never had Runza so I took them to my favorite spot  "Runza" and we had a delicious meal.  My cousin said that it was the best burger he has ever had!!!   Thank you Runza!

I am originally from England. Back in 2000, I met a beautiful Nebraskan lady who was on vacation in England. We kept in touch after she returned home and I came over to visit her over Christmas/New Year 2000/2001. I had never been to the USA before, yet alone Nebraska. On my first day over here she took me to Runza for lunch. She told me that I had to try the Runza sandwich, which I did. I instantly fell in love with Runza, and her of course, and returned later in 2001 and married her. Since then I have visited Runza several times and eaten many Runza sandwiches. 

My most memorable RUNZA story would have to be the day I went there for lunch to meet my realtor and signed the papers on my first house.  YEAH!  It was a very good day and a very good lunch.  Thanks.....

Hello, Runza girl speaking.  I go to school at Baylor down in Waco, Texas.  But I've grown up all my life in Lincoln, and on the deliciousness that is the Runza.  At first, it was hard for me to make freinds at Baylor.  But when I came back from my first break in college, I brought back a couple Runzas, and lo and behold people loved them.  Ever since I've been bringing them back by the box fulls.  And lucky for me, the new friends just keep coming.  Thank you Runza, I sure do love you!

While my sister now lives in Rapid City, SD, she grew up here in Lincoln and loves regular Runza sandwiches.  Since there is NO Runza in Rapid City (hint hint) she often craves them.  We have several Runza memories together such as taking frozen Runza's up to her every time I go to Rapid to visit, or when she visits here,driving through very late at night to get one more "fix" before she goes back home.  Our favorite memory however, would have to be meeting in Sidney, NE to enjoy a Runza together!  There is nothing quite like enjoying a fresh, hot Runza sandwich and fries with your sister.  The pleasure is only enhanced after the aniticpation when driving 4 or 5 hours for this savory treat. While we enjoy these special sporadic Runzatic moments we could never have too many.....so please consider opening a Runza in Rapid City!!  

I live in Iowa and travel to Nebraska for my job one week every month.  In typical fashion I was running late for an appointment but of course was hungry.....the only restaurant I saw was a Runza that I happened to passing by or a McDonalds....I stopped at Runza...I had NO IDEA.....now every time I am in Nebraska, the highlight of my day is to drive through Runza and get the Banana smoothie, the Cheeseburger Runza and the fries or rings....it never varies....I have been known to eat Runza every single evening when my day is done....and then take one home just in case....did not know you can order them frozen and have delivered....have you thought of moving more into Iowa??????  Please??????

I studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland last semester and couldn't wait to get home to eat Runza. It was the first meal I ate when I got back from abroad. It was just as delicious as I remembered it!

When I was much younger, I was stationed in Okindawa, Japan.  I was on the island for 3 years, and everytime I called home to speak to my parents I would mention to them how much I missed the food at Runza.  You can imagine my suprise when at Christmas one year when I picked up a package from the PO box and inside packed in dry ice was a few Runza's and a message that said, "To carry you over until you can go to Runza yourself, love Mom & Dad!"

Since we were getting married back in our hometown, my fiancee and I had to make several trips back home to Norfolk to plan for the big day. As the weekends approaced closer to our wedding date we would dread the trip more.  The one thing that we did look forward to was stopping at the new Runza in David City, NE for a tasty burger and a grilled chicken sandwich.  We looked forward to that visit to Runza every weekend and now that we are married we remember how important our stop in David City was every weekend leading up to that big moment in our lives.  Thank you!

When I was a little girl I stayed with my grandma after school was out each day and during the summer.  At least once a week Grandma, my brother Shawn and I would walk to Runza and get a meal. Now I live in Springfield, Missouri and don't get the chance to eat there once a week. So once a month I get the chance to go to Kansas City, Missouri for buisness and each time I go, I make the 45 minute drive (one way) to Lawrence, Kansas to get a Cheese Runza and fries.  Then I get an extra one (or two or three, etc..) to go and extra fries for the drive back and eat the others as spread out as I can. I don't even let my husband have one when I get home. My friends here in Missouri make fun of me driving an hour and a half for some sandwich. I am sure they would change their minds if they ever tried one but I have never been able to give one up! It is even worse when I visit Lincoln. I eat at Runza at least once a day and would eat every meal there if I was allowed. I love the food at Runza. I really wish we had one here in Springfield.   - Jenifer

My most memorable Runza experience just occured recently when my wife, son & I met up with some of our family for a skiing vacation in Colorado. We live in St. Louis, my brother lives in Las Vegas, and my sister and brother-in-law live in Papillion, so you can see that some of us don't have the convenience of going to Runza any time we want. To our surprise, my sister (who lives in Papillion) brought along a dozen frozen runzas for us to share while up in the mountains! It took my brother and I less than a few hours to forget about skiing and concentrate on baking the runzas at just the perfect time and temp in the unfamiliar altitude of the rockies. Needless to say, our family vacation was made even more memorable (and enjoyable) thanks to Runza!!!

"When our son was 14, he got a job at North Forty Golf Course. At that time my husband and I started a "date night" by eating out at Runza (on 56th and Holdrege) on Thursday Nights while our son was working. That was 12 years ago. We still eat out each Thursday night, but now we eat at the Runza at 84th and Holdrege. We are now joined by my husband's brother and his wife, a friend and his wife from my husband's work, their son and daughter-in-law and my husband's cousin. Each Thursday night the 9 of us meet and dine together. So our "date night" has turned into a friendly gathering of friends. Thank You Runza!!" 

"My most memorable Runza experience involves Husker football and of course Runza! About eight months ago I moved to the warm state of Arizona and started to crave Runza sandwiches. I was so sad that I could not get one in Arizona. However, I knew that I would be attending a Husker football game in the following month and that I could get a Runza at the game! When I got to Memorial Stadium I rushed to the first Runza stand I saw and bit into a fresh, hot sandwich. I honestly would have paid $10 for that sandwich :) My day kept getting better when the Huskers won the game! Now that I am living in Nebraska once again, I eat at Runza often and have always had a great experience." 

"My most memorable Runza memory was when I was pregnant with my 2nd child and I was craving vanilla ice cream. It was closing time and they had already shut down the machine. The manager was nice enough to start it back up to give me my ice cream fresh!!!" 

"For me the story starts in the third grade - I went to my first Nebraska Cornhusker football game at Memorial Stadium. You see I grew up in Oakland Nebraska and fast food restaurants where one of the perks of visiting the city's shopping mall food court. Runza wasn't my first choice or even on my radar. At half time of the Husker beat down of Northern Illinois that fall Saturday afternoon while walking with my Dad I ordered the familiar slice of sausage pizza. My father decided he was in the mood for a Runza. I asked, "What is a Runza?" My father described the ingredients and I made a funny face. I thought a Runza sounded terrible. Thanks for the pizza. My dad ordered a Runza from the vendor and offered a bite. I tried it and immediately asked for another. Instead my dad ordered another for me. The pizza ended up in the garbage. I will always remember the day because of my first Husker football experience but the Runza is a detail of the day as important as any other. I can't wait for the days when my son and I can create the same experiences. - Chris" 

"My husband is from France and when we first met, we went to Runza so I could show him my favorite place for french fries (as it's so American). We went and he loved the fries too. So now, whenever we go, we call Runza "our place" because that is the place we shared a meal together and my husband's first meal in the USA." 

"After a full day mountain bike ride in the beautiful Colorado mountains I was really hungry! I had only eaten cereal and some waxy tasting energy bars. I needed real food, and I craved Runza. I ordered my favorite Swiss Mushroom Burger Meal Deal with Onion Rings. It satisfied my hunger. Now, going to Runza is a tradition after a long mountain bike ride. We were starving." 

"I just moved here from Massachusetts, and WOW, I love Runza! I don't know how other burger places keep their doors open with Runza in town!"