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Why Three Steps?

Why Three Steps?

by Terri | Feb 22, 2022 | News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I’ve taken those three steps hundreds of thousands of times. Guests and staff members use them daily. They are the three steps just to the north of our Guest Services office connecting our 1948 addition (our north...
Zehnder’s Tap Room

Zehnder’s Tap Room

by Terri | Feb 1, 2019 | News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth [PHOTOS] Our current Tap Room was part of the 1948 expansion that included a larger lobby, updated bathrooms, a coat room and increased dining space – essentially the whole north wing of Zehnder’s. By 1954,...
Zehnder’s Link to George Washington’s Home

Zehnder’s Link to George Washington’s Home

by Terri | Oct 29, 2018 | News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth My grandfather, William Zehnder, Sr. and my grandmother Emilie purchased what was then The New Exchange Hotel in December of 1928. So I would imagine that negotiations for the building were in full swing, if not...
It’s Been 30 Years!

It’s Been 30 Years!

by Terri | Jul 27, 2018 | News, The Fortress, Zehnder's Gift Shop, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's Marketplace, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders

We had been working with Walter and Maria Palmer, the owners of what was then the Bavarian Haus Motel, on various packages and cross promotions of our respective properties. Over the years they also became great friends of our family. As they neared retirement,...
July 26, 1930

July 26, 1930

by Terri | Jun 29, 2018 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I don’t know what my grandparents were thinking. The country was in the throes of the Great Depression and Prohibition had been passed 10 years earlier. The state of the economy was miserable. The logical conclusion...
Zehnder’s Restaurant Ranked #1 Independent Restaurant in Michigan

Zehnder’s Restaurant Ranked #1 Independent Restaurant in Michigan

by Terri | Nov 7, 2017 | Awards, Chef's Blog, Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

FRANKENMUTH, MI – Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, the 1,500 seat family restaurant located in Frankenmuth, Mich., has been ranked the number one independent restaurant in Michigan, and for the third consecutive year, number two in the country for the number of meals served...
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We`re so excited to announce the release of our completely redesigned website! We`ve introduced a brand new layout that`s faster, more mobile-friendly and easier to navigate.

Take a look for yourself at https://www.zehnders.com/.

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We're so excited to announce the release of our completely redesigned website!  We've introduced a brand new layout that's faster,  more mobile-friendly and easier to navigate. 
Take a look for yourself at https://www.zehnders.com/.

We`re so excited to announce our Mom and Me contest winners!

Congratulations to Chelsea H. and her look-alike son taking first place, Amanda S. and her look-alike daughter taking second place, and Rhonda H. and her daughter coming in a close third! Thank you so much for participating!

Read more: http://ow.ly/94JY50Ouwbz

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We're so excited to announce our Mom and Me contest winners! 
Congratulations to Chelsea H. and her look-alike son taking first place, Amanda S. and her look-alike daughter taking second place, and Rhonda H. and her daughter coming in a close third!  Thank you so much for participating!
Read more:  http://ow.ly/94JY50Ouwbz

Our front patio dining is officially open for the season this Friday!

Enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal right on Main Street - it`s the best seat in town! #zfun

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Our front patio dining is officially open for the season this Friday!
Enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal right on Main Street - it's the best seat in town! #zfun

Who is ready for summer? We sure are! We`re in the summer spirit, frosting watermelon and ice cream cone cookies, now available in our bakery!

Call us at (989) 652-0467 to reserve yours! #zfun

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Who is ready for summer?  We sure are!  We're in the summer spirit, frosting watermelon and ice cream cone cookies, now available in our bakery! 
Call us at (989) 652-0467 to reserve yours!  #zfun

In the early 1980s, we completely reinvented our Bakery department. We invested in cutting-edge bakery equipment and refined our processes, striving to create world-class baked goods. A few years after that, we won an award for "Retail Bakery of the Year." Pictured are Eddie Zehnder, Marion Zehnder, and our current President, Bill Parlberg. #throwbackthursday

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In the early 1980s, we completely reinvented our Bakery department.  We invested in cutting-edge bakery equipment and refined our processes, striving to create world-class baked goods.  A few years after that, we won an award for "Retail Bakery of the Year." Pictured are Eddie Zehnder, Marion Zehnder, and our current President, Bill Parlberg.  #throwbackthursday
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