by Terri McNutt | Feb 26, 2013 | Zehnder's History, Zehnders
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I imagine our founder, my grandfather, William Zehnder, Sr. had about had it with the restaurant business by 1947. Since their purchase of the New Exchange Hotel in 1928, he and my grandmother Emilie had guided it...
by Terri McNutt | Jun 28, 2012 | Zehnder's History, Zehnders
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth When my grandparents, William and Emilie Zehnder, purchased the Exchange Hotel in 1928 the country was on the brink of the Great Depression and Prohibition had been passed just 11 years earlier. Not a great time to...
by Terri McNutt | Nov 1, 2011 | Zehnders
By Al Zehnder, C.E.O. of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth The story goes that my grandfather got into the restaurant business because he could no longer support his growing family through his small farm and slaughterhouse. I wonder if he really just didn’t like...
by Terri McNutt | Oct 28, 2025 | News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
Raise your glass for a great cause! Join the Saginaw Community Foundation on Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth for the 5th Annual Philanthropy Uncorked: A Beer, Wine & Bourbon Fundraising Tasting Event. Guests will enjoy an...
by Terri McNutt | Oct 27, 2025 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnder's Splash Village
Looking for a fun and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in Michigan? Join us for a magical overnight getaway at Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark in Frankenmuth, where the celebration lasts all night—and the memories last all year! Our exclusive...
