by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | 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 Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | 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 Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | 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 Zehnder's of Frankenmuth | Mar 25, 2026 | Awards, News, The Fortress, The Fortress Golf Course
The Fortress Golf Course’s Kyle Martin, PGA Honored with Prestigious Bill Strausbaugh Award The Michigan PGA has announced its 2026 Special Award winners, recognizing outstanding PGA Professionals across the state for their leadership, service, and dedication to the...
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...
