The Bavarian Festival – Coming Back to Downtown Frankenmuth!

by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Apr 27, 2017 | Festivals, Frankenmuth, News, Spring Events, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Splash Village

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth In 1950, the Zehnder family purchased Fischer’s Hotel, just across the street from Zehnder’s; William “Tiny” Zehnder, Jr. was named manager. After a few years operating as Fischer’s, the family agreed with Tiny that...

Zehnder’s Early Lodging History

by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | 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,...

It Takes Generations

by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Feb 23, 2017 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's History, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnders

Standing: Herman Zehnder, Linda Zehnder-Trinklein, Fred Zehnder, Ermia Zehnder-Nuechterlein, Eddie Zehnder Seated: Leonard Zehnder, William Zehnder, Sr., William Zehnder, Jr. By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth It was 1947 and my grandfather was 66....

Santa Spotting in Zehnder’s Main Dining Room!

by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Oct 31, 2016 | Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnder's Splash Village, Zehnders

[PHOTOS] Holiday cheer spread through our Christmas town a little early this year when not one, but over 200 Santas from the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School filled Zehnder’s Main Dining Room to enjoy fellowship, fun and a Family Style Chicken Dinner on October...

Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth Ranked Second in U.S for Number of Guests Served in 2015

by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Oct 28, 2016 | All, Awards, Chef's Blog, Frankenmuth, News, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, Zehnder's Restaurant, Zehnders

Ranked #1 in Michigan FRANKENMUTH, MI – October 28, 2016 – Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, the 1,500 seat family restaurant located in Frankenmuth, Mich., was ranked number two in the country in the number of meals served among all US independent restaurants according to...