By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I’ve often wondered what sparked the discussion for my grandparents to get into the restaurant business. Didn’t they see a future in farming? Did they see an opportunity in a vacant building across from what seemed to be a thriving restaurant, Fischer’s […]
Warmer weather is coming soon! If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your summer days, Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark in Frankenmuth, Michigan is the perfect vacation destination. With a variety of water attractions, delicious food options, and deluxe accommodations; Zehnder’s Splash Village offers something […]
5,000 Mother’s Day diners expected May 14th 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 […]
Treat Mom to a Special Mother’s Day Celebration at Zehnder’s 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 […]
5,000 Mother’s Day diners expected May 14th 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 […]
We are often asked “When will you open?” and our target date is always April 1st, but is weather dependent. Our staff is currently working hard to get the golf course prepared for the season and we can’t wait to see you! We will be sending out notifications through email, […]
The prestigious Zehnder’s Annual Ragtime Festival features music from America’s fabulous Ragtime Era, the late 1890’s through the 1920’s – showcasing flashy piano styles, beautiful melodies, witty songs, poignant blues and rhythmic boogie-woogie. The 28th Annual Zehnder’s Ragtime Festival continues to feature the finest musicians – the “best of the […]
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I think we’re in for a robust 2023 Michigan tourism season. From our own experience, speaking with some of my hospitality colleagues, attending trade shows and reading various trade association newsletters and websites; if the first quarter of this year is any […]
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth There has been so much written about service. Whole books have been published. Individuals have built whole careers assisting with other companies to build a service culture. In nearly every trade publication there is an article that discusses service. We are in […]
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I’m not much of a winter sports enthusiast and once Snowfest is over (our 32nd Snowfest was great by the way) I really look forward to warmer weather. In the meantime, I like to get away a few times to enjoy some […]
