by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Mar 29, 2026 | Chef's Blog, Mother's Day, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
In 1928, William Zehnder, Sr. purchased the Exchange Hotel in Frankenmuth by trading his farm and borrowing $4,000. He remodeled the hotel to give it the look of Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington, and renamed it Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth. Zehnder’s opened on...
by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Mar 24, 2026 | Contests, Contests, Mother's Day, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
Zehnder’s opened its doors for business on Mother’s Day, 1929, when Zehnder’s chefs served up a total of 312 chicken dinners. Since then, hundreds of thousands of guests have participated in the Mother’s Day tradition at Zehnder’s, and Zehnder’s has come to know...
by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Mar 9, 2026 | Mother's Day, News, Spring Events, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
Spring is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing traditions, and creating special memories—and Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth is here to help make your Easter and Mother’s Day celebrations unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a festive brunch or a hearty family...
by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Feb 26, 2026 | Chef's Blog, Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders
On Monday, February 23, the red carpet was rolled out for the 34th Annual Professional Chef Competition & Tasting – “Blue Ribbons & Bold Flavors.” The evening brought together some of Michigan’s most talented culinary professionals for a county fair–themed...
by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Feb 19, 2026 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders
If you’re searching for the best spring break destination in Frankenmuth, look no further than Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark. With over 50,000 square feet of indoor aquatic adventure, sunshine-filled splashing under retractable roofs, and...
by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Feb 3, 2026 | Frankenmuth, News, The Fortress Golf Course, Zehnder's Marketplace, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders
A fourth generation is taking on a major leadership role at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, with a focus on enhancing the guest experience and modernizing operations. Nick Shelton is the new president of Zehnder’s, effective Jan. 1, after more than a decade as...
