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It Takes Generations

It Takes Generations

It was 1947 and my grandfather was 66. His sons that were in WWII were home and back in the business. Some worked full time and some had other jobs on the side as the business just couldn’t fully support all of them. They were all interested in the continued success of the business.

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Get Out of the House!

Get Out of the House!

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,...

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A Clean Slate

A Clean Slate

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...

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Santa Spotting in Zehnder’s Main Dining Room!

Santa Spotting in Zehnder’s Main Dining Room!

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 28, 2016.

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

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

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 the hospitality trade, Restaurant Business magazine. The popular family restaurant served 967,298 guests with a guest check average of $14 in 2015. Last year Zehnder’s also ranked #1 in the number of guests served among independent Michigan restaurants; 2015 total sales registered at $14,802,943.

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Palmer Frankenmuth Gateway Arch

Palmer Frankenmuth Gateway Arch

When Walter and Maria Palmer came to Frankenmuth in the early 1970’s, they were in search of a community in which they could establish a lodging business. They were introduced to Wally Bronner and eventually purchased a piece of property from him on the south side of Frankenmuth, just north of the famous Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland.

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How Times Have Changed!

How Times Have Changed!

From 1920 to 1933 Prohibition was the law of the land. America embarked on a grand experiment to ban alcohol sales across the country. It created such problems that by 1933 the law was reversed. Frankenmuth is a major footnote in Prohibition’s checkered history.

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Take Lessons From the Pros…

Take Lessons From the Pros…

The Fortress Junior Camp is taking place again this year in July. P.G.A. Professional Kyle Martin will be leading the camp with emphasis on tee shots, approach shots, and short game.

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