Zehnder’s News

June 21, 2016

All in the Family: 4 of Michigan’s Iconic Multi-Generational Businesses by Pure Michigan

Courtesy of Pure Michigan, posted on June 17, 2016 zehnders-sign-wtopiary-chickenFather’s Day serves as a time to be with family and share memories of the past. In Michigan, we have many distinctive family-run companies which not only maintain their roots as historic businesses, but they are paying attention to current trends and […]

June 24, 2015

We’re Seeing Double at Zehnder’s!

For twins Sharon and Sharleen, it’s double the fun at Zehnder’s! Wearing matching everything, the twins do everything together – including celebrate birthdays. This year, Sharon and Sharleen celebrated their 76th birthday at Zehnder’s to enjoy their favorites – the chicken dinners and the streudels downstairs in the bakery.

October 24, 2014

Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth – Ranked Number One

More guests served than any other independent US restaurant in 2013 FRANKENMUTH, MI – October 20, 2014 – Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, the 1,500 seat family restaurant located in Frankenmuth, Mich., was ranked number one in the number of people served among all independent restaurants in the US according to Restaurant […]

September 30, 2013

From Our Family to Yours

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth Family businesses can be strange animals. I like to joke that the best thing about a family business is being able to work with your family and the worst thing about a family business is being able to work with your family.