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Winner of the Why I Like Zehnder’s Contest Announced!

Winner of the Why I Like Zehnder’s Contest Announced!

by Terri McNutt | Oct 3, 2017 | News, Zehnder's Marketplace, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village

Zehnder’s is all about traditions and family and we asked our fans and followers to tell us their favorite Zehnder’s memories in the annual Why I Like Zehnder’s contest. After receiving over 3,000 submissions, we have a winner! Linda T., of New Port...
A Tee-rrific Summer at The Fortress!

A Tee-rrific Summer at The Fortress!

by Terri McNutt | Jul 26, 2017 | Chef's Blog, Frankenmuth, News, The Fortress, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

It is hard to believe August is already here but there is a lot happening at The Fortress Golf Course! First off, we would like to congratulate one of our own – Lindsey McPherson – on winning the Michigan Women’s Open Championship. McPherson (who...
Honorable Order of the Golden Toque

Honorable Order of the Golden Toque

by Terri McNutt | Jun 14, 2017 | Chef's Blog, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant

(A Toque is the Tall White Chef’s Hat) By Executive Chef John Zehnder, CEC, AAC, HGT I attended the annual convention and reunion of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque in Baton Rouge, June 7th through the 10th. The Golden Toque honors top chefs in the United...
Zehnder’s Early Lodging History

Zehnder’s Early Lodging History

by Terri McNutt | Mar 27, 2017 | News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

Pictured above: Family friend and long time resident of Zehnder’s; Carl Knieling. By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth During the 1930’s, Frankenmuth was a common stop for transients; single men looking for work. My grandmother, Emilie Bickel Zehnder,...
Get Out of the House!

Get Out of the House!

by Terri McNutt | Jan 26, 2017 | Chef's Blog, News, Retail, Zehnder's Gift Shop, Zehnder's Marketplace, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth With only 28 days, February is the shortest month of the year. Wouldn’t it be a good idea, and seem as though winter passed a bit quicker, if the first 3 or 4 months of the year only had 28 days? And wouldn’t it...
A Clean Slate

A Clean Slate

by Terri McNutt | Dec 23, 2016 | News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth Many businesses and certainly some individuals use the New Year to wipe the slate clean. To start over. Begin again. A time to solve the problems or issues that just weren’t addressed last year. At Zehnder’s, we’re...
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The Fortress Junior golf camp is July 14, 15, 16.
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The Fortress Junior golf camp is July 14, 15, 16. 
Ages 6-9 & 10-14. 
Call the golf shop today to sign up.
989.652.0460

We want to thank the students of Lakeland High School`s Marketing and Business class for visiting us yesterday! It`s an honor to use these events as an opportunity to pass along the knowledge and skills we`ve learned from our time in hospitality.

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We want to thank the students of Lakeland High School's Marketing and Business class for visiting us yesterday! It's an honor to use these events as an opportunity to pass along the knowledge and skills we've learned from our time in hospitality.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Zehnder’s proudly hosted its 32nd Annual Mother of the Year Contest.

Guests were invited to submit heartfelt poems sharing why their mother deserved the honor of being named Zehnder’s Mother of the Year.

We’re excited to congratulate Lisa C., the winner of our 2025 Mother of the Year Contest!

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and helped us celebrate the incredible mothers in our community.

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, Zehnder’s proudly hosted its 32nd Annual Mother of the Year Contest.
Guests were invited to submit heartfelt poems sharing why their mother deserved the honor of being named Zehnder’s Mother of the Year.
We’re excited to congratulate Lisa C., the winner of our 2025 Mother of the Year Contest!
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and helped us celebrate the incredible mothers in our community.

Zehnder’s opened on Mother’s Day in 1929 when diners were served 312 Family Style Chicken Dinners. Since that day, millions of guests have visited Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth making it the largest family restaurant in America. Mother’s Day continues to be one of the most popular, and meaningful days here at Zehnder`s.

On behalf of the entire Zehnder`s staff, Happy Mother`s Day!

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Zehnder’s opened on Mother’s Day in 1929 when diners were served 312 Family Style Chicken Dinners. Since that day, millions of guests have visited Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth making it the largest family restaurant in America. Mother’s Day continues to be one of the most popular, and meaningful days here at Zehnder's.
On behalf of the entire Zehnder's staff, Happy Mother's Day!
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