LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKLN) — Runza held a grand opening Monday at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Selleck Dining Center.

To many students and staff, this is not just another fast-food option, but rather a throwback to their childhood or a marker of special things ahead, like game day.

“I’m a local person myself, so growing up, Runza has always been a fan favorite for my family,” said Nate Vandevoord, the assistant manager of Selleck Dining.

The Lincoln-based chain previously spent nearly a decade in the student union of UNL, but due to being outbid by another vendor, it closed down in 2018.

“It’s almost nostalgic, just kind of having it here, knowing we can get it anytime now,” Vandevoord said.

He said with move-in week on campus and many sororities holding their rush week, sales were

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