
18 Ways I’ll Celebrate 40 Years Of Rascal House Today
On this second day of April I find myself looking back to the year 1980. Sports, music, movies and the birth of a brand-new pizza place in Cleveland, Ohio. There are...
On this second day of April I find myself looking back to the year 1980. Sports, music, movies and the birth of a brand-new pizza place in Cleveland, Ohio. There are...
One of my favorite things about college basketball is seeing how far fans are willing to go in order to distract opposing teams from making free throws. We all...
It was the best day of my life. Just me, my boat and my copy of The Old Man and the Sea. Outside it was cold, blustery and snowing...
Ah, the Super Bowl. The Big Kahuna. Four Quarters of Crazy. Or, as I like to call it, Mouthwatering. Sure, you have the commercials that have everyone talking on...
If you’re like me your place remains in a state of shock at least through the middle of January from holiday parties. Remember Jake’s living room in Sixteen Candles?...
In 1987 Cleveland hosted a New Year’s Eve Run. An untimed 3.1-mile fun run (with costumes) that started at midnight on East 12th Street, headed up Euclid toward Public...
The dream returns every year around this time. Although I’m sound asleep, I rise at 5 on Christmas morning and tiptoe quietly, like I’m 4 years old, down a...
Cyber Monday, Black Friday’s high-tech cousin, takes place on December 2nd this year. This is a great way to cash in on sales without having to leave your device....
It was the day after Thanksgiving, 2017. Black Friday. We took the kids downtown to see the lights. It was a day that followed perhaps the best Thanksgiving ever....
Today is National Eat with A Friend Day. Since Rascal House is best shared with friends, we’ve kind of cornered the market on this holiday. What’s that, your friends...
November is the month for giving, being thankful and writing blog posts with so many 1990s references you’ll be telling us to Cut. It. Out. In fact, Rascal House...
Remember the thrill of trick-or-treating when you were a kid? How you couldn’t wait to get home and pour that entire bag of hard-earned goodies onto the shag carpet...
The other day I said to a friend, “Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear National Dessert Day?” He said, “Sahara.” I said, “National...
When I was a kid my family didn’t agree on everything. Take dinner for instance. When Dad asked us what we wanted, half the room chanted PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!...
September is National Chicken Month and we know what you’re thinking. And yes, a See ‘n Say that features all of our chicken menu items talking would be nice....
In honor of National Cheese Pizza Day, which is celebrated every year on September 5th, we thought it would be nice to let a slice of our cheese pizza...
You remember the movie Footloose, right? A boy named Ren moves from Chicago to a town called Beaumont. Then he finds out they don’t allow dancing, which makes him...
We know what you’re thinking: Didn’t we just celebrate National Burger Day last month? Actually, that was Hamburger Day. We know…semantics, shemantics! Maybe burgers have it in their contract...
If you ever profess an undying love for bacon and someone says, “if you love bacon so much, why don’t you marry it?”, don’t take it personal. We love...
Some people see the words ‘back to school’ and think books, homework and no more sleeping in. We see a mathematical equation that’s so obvious, you won’t need to...
When I was a kid, I only ate one kind of sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly. Yeah, I had unsophisticated taste buds back then. My parents couldn’t take me...
They say hamburgers are supposed to take you to your happy place. Which is kind of redundant because I’m already at Rascal House getting ready to bite into a...
Hey, golden delicious Rascal House Fries. Fancy meeting you here. What’s that, it’s National French Fry Day? I suppose you want a story. Not now, golden delicious Rascal House...
I’ll never forget the day I learned Cleveland was hosting the 2019 Major League All-Star game. January 27th, 2017. I was standing in front of Rascal House, admiring it...
It’s National Caesar Salad Day. Can you guess which one of these stories about Caesar Salad is true? Ave, I’m Julius Caesar. I was a military general who was...
The very first day of picnic season is like Opening Day for me. That’s because Rascal House has 5 different Box Lunches and each one is like hitting a...
Dear Son, Thanks for the macaroni art you made me for Father’s Day. Your depiction of an astronaut walking on a moon made of cheese was quite unexpected. But...
Many Americans will spend today, Memorial Day, remembering our fallen soldiers. It could be all the heroes we read about in history books. But all too often it hits...
Dear Son, I love you very much. But a mom can only take so much macaroni art. I have macaroni art in the kitchen, the living room, all three...
There are some things in this world that awaken our senses and bring us closer to understanding the meaning of life. For some it’s walking barefoot on hot coals,...
Today is Take Your Child to Work Day. This is always my favorite day of the year. It also marks the 26th time my dad and I will celebrate...
When we decided to roll out our Jumbo Pretzel Sticks, we had no idea we were on the cusp of a scientific breakthrough. But that’s exactly what happened a...
In a couple weeks you’re gonna open up your windows and hear the sounds of wedding bells and Pomp and Circumstance ringing throughout your neighborhood. Lovebirds getting married. People...
When Mike Frangos founded Rascal House in 1980, he started a Cleveland icon and grew his business into a great big happy family. A family of passionate, hard-working people...
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Rascal House and March Madness go together like Ham & Cheese. The NCAA Tournament is here. Some of you will have...
Dear Rascal House, St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Is there really a plate of Rascal House wings at the end of every rainbow? Signed, Fingers Crossed...
It was 1982. I was enrolled at the Maritime Captain Training School in Cleveland, Ohio. We had just started 13 weeks of rigorous training. We ran obstacles. We climbed...
There are over 1,500 national (fill-in-the-blank) days celebrated in the U.S. every year. Unfortunately, they often come and go without a moment’s notice. Not National Pizza Day!! It’s celebrated...
We like everything about the Super Bowl. The game. Delivering pizza. Unbiased surveys. Surveys? Oh, yeah. When asked what they like most about the Super Bowl, 9 out of...
All across the land students are returning to college for Spring Semester. It’s time to crack open some books and deepen your understanding of the world. But it’s cold...
Some restaurants claim they transport you to a magical place when you stick a fork in their spaghetti. Where everyone plays stickball in Brooklyn and Louis Prima sings “When...
At this time of year there are three words (Happy New Year) that make us think of one word (FRESH). This makes it virtually impossible to think about anything...
This is a true story as far as you can tell. It began eight years ago. My son, Ryan, was home from college on Christmas break. We lived in...
Santa Claus has said on numerous occasions, “the best way to Santa’s heart is through a Rascal House chimney!” Rudolph, with his nose so bright, agrees. “Listen, I’m not...
Thank you, extended family, for being with us this Thanksgiving. I know many of you traveled great distances to get here. But before we eat I have a special...
Hey everyone, Rascal M here! November is National Blog Posting Month. I’ve written about a lot of things so far. Like our menu options that run deeper than the...
With 5 stores in greater Cleveland, finding a Rascal House is easy as pie. But what if a Rascal House opened at the top of Mount Everest? Keep in...
Being original means standing out in a crowd. Like in this picture, taken one morning around 6:30 from the corner of Euclid and East 6th. I was minding my...
Every day Rascal House makes 5 different kinds of Box Lunches and sells them to the great people of northeast Ohio. I sat down with the Box Lunches recently...
Rascal House wakes up everyday with one goal in mind: to honor made-up holidays no matter how made-up they sound. It’s National Chicken Month, a great time to remind...
It’s no secret we throw all sorts of toppings on our pizzas. Fresh meats, fresh veggies, three different kinds of cheese. But have you ever wondered what our toppings...
You’re stranded on a desert island with an endless supply of Baked Meatball Subs from Rascal House when a plane suddenly appears. Keep in mind these are meatball subs...
It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago our beaches were covered in snow. Now it’s summer. Here are some thoughts to make your summer beach outing...
In honor of July 4th, we decided to go out of our way to not talk about food by writing a story about the history of fireworks. Well, here...
Maple Heights: One of Cleveland’s first inner-ring suburbs, Maple Heights was incorporated as a village in 1915 and officially became a city on New Year’s Day, 1932. Then along...
This article was originally posted by PMQ Magazine. View the original article by Liz Barrett Foster here. From “3 Pizzerias to Watch: Grandmas, Sour Beer and Expansion” “Rascal House, Cleveland, OH Rascal...
We bring you this conversation taking place on a school bus heading to Cleveland… “Are we almost there, Mrs. Robinson?” “Halfway there, Billy. Are you excited about seeing Hamilton...
Dear Rascal House, I read your description about the Rascal House Deluxe last month. Then I ordered it. Now I think about the Rascal House Deluxe 24 hours a...
Rascal House was listed as one of QSR Magazine’s “11 Restaurant Franchises on the Cusp of Greatness!” Read the original article here. From the article: “Clevelanders are plenty familiar with...
M is for the many books she covered with brown paper bags so your teachers wouldn’t yell at you, and you would grow up to be wise, responsible adults...
This article was originally posted on www.Franchising.com. Read the original article here. Famed Cleveland fast food chain looks to expand into other parts of Ohio and beyond. February 22,...
Remember the thrill of cookouts when you were a kid? Everything stopped when Dad fired up the grill. The smell of meat browning, how it awakened your senses. It...
Hey everyone! My name is Pizza Box. As you all know, Rascal House is filled with great people who work hard every day to bring you a different kind...
Today’s a day when companies often come up with crazy stories that really have you going. Until they pull the chair out from...
There are many things we like about March. Daylight Savings Time takes place on March 11th. Pi Day is March...
It’s National Reading Month – so curl up with a mystery by Dennis Lehane, or the latest novel by Nicholas Sparks. Or...
It’s Valentine’s Day and you know what that means. Someone who really cares about you is dreaming about pizza right now....
The Welsh call February “y mis bach” which means little month. This leads us to believe that February has a Napoleon complex. This might explain why the weather is...
We’re a little over two weeks into 2018, and we thought it would be a good time to check in with you and see how you’re doing on your...
In 1980 Rascal House opened its doors on Euclid Avenue and East 21st Street, across from Cleveland State University. Just like today, Clevelanders 38...
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s Santa Claus. He’s jolly. He wears a red suit. And he gets around in a cool sleigh. But do...
It’s that time of the year again. When everything becomes a winter wonderland. You use phrases like ‘twas the night before Christmas, ‘tis the season, and I triple dog...
On Thanksgiving, many businesses close so we can spend time with our families. Maybe we watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. Or eat turkey, potatoes and pumpkin pie. Maybe we...
Thinking about growing a beard this month? You may want to, even if you don’t take relatively unknown holidays seriously. It’s No Shave November, a tradition that began a...
Halloween is fun. But there are werewolves out there. They howl at the moon. They jump at you when you least expect it. And they are always trying to...
October is a month like no other. It’s 31 days of rust-colored landscapes, hayrides, tailgate parties, corn mazes, costumes, candy bars and scary movies. It’s also National Pizza Month....
Today is the first day of fall. Soon, the great outdoors will look and smell almost as good as opening up a box of Rascal House pizza. You know...
Every day the whistle blows and off to work you go. Whether you build bridges, houses or cars. Maybe you trade stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Is the tool...
Did you know today is the 35th anniversary of one of the most iconic pizza scenes in cinematic history? On August 13th, 1982, Universal Pictures released Fast Times at...
Some people will go to great lengths to settle once and for all the age-old question, New York or Chicago? They’re even willing to change the names of their...
On July 23rd, the Cleveland Metroparks turns 100 years old. Let’s turn back the clock so we can put everything into perspective, shall we? In 1917 the US had...
We still can’t wrap our heads around this one. How could a month with no school and nice weather make everyone yawn? Because July is known as the dog...
He taught you how to throw a ball, make a buck and tell the perfect joke. He showed you how not to dance in public. We can’t think of...
The American flag is symbolic. Its stars, stripes, and colors meaning much more than a simple design. Today, celebrate the freedom that America stands for, and remember those who...
Don’t feel like cooking out this Memorial Day? Order IN from Rascal House! We’ve got something for every one of your guests! Not in the mood for pizza? No...
A while back, we shared this recipe video from Buzzfeed made of your hopes and dreams along with that left over Rascal House pizza from National Pizza Party Day this...
If there is one thing we believe in, it’s pizza parties. Plain and simple. That is why we are SO EXCITED because today is National Pizza Party day! Back...
Moms are the real life super heroes of our lives. Who else will love you unconditionally, in the same way that you love pizza? No one. Except Rascal House…...
As summer rapidly approaches, we’re here to keep weekends boredom free! Here’s a quick guide to 5 awesome places to visit in East Cleveland this summer! Uptown/University Circle...
Calling all students! As your school wraps up for the semester, be sure to thank the teachers who went above and beyond this year because it is National Teacher...
If you didn’t take Spanish in high school or never really got to study Mexican history and culture, you may be wondering what “Cinco de Mayo” is. Well, your...
At Rascal House, we believe that every day should be a celebration, but if you need a little more convincing, we’ve provided you with a list of 6 awesome...
How did there come to be so much controversy surrounding pizza preference? First, there is the Pineapple debate and then there is the crust debate. One side eats it and...
What exactly is a pizza purist? Simply put, it’s someone who believes that pizza is perfect the way it is—pizza dough, pizza sauce, cheese, and the traditional toppings. That’s...
TODAY IS THE SECOND “NATIONAL GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS DAY” IN 2017! We LOVE having “National Get To Know Your Customers Day” every quarter as a reminder to...
For those who celebrate, the Rascals would like to extend a Happy Easter. We hope everyone had a fantastic, relaxing holiday. Whether or not you celebrate Easter, sales are...
We’ve talked before about all of those crazy National Days that exist in the good ole USA. Some of them are way out there, but National “Make Lunch Count...
Ah, pizza. The more we think about it, the more we realize the possibilities are actually endless. There are a million different ways to season a pizza. Whether your...
What motivates you? According to this (https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/science-says-pizza-can-make-you-more-productive-at-work) article, studies have proven that food, specifically pizza, was a stronger productivity booster than both recognition from the boss AND a cash...