Bavarian Inn Restaurant Flashcards
What was the Bavarian Inn founded as in 1888?
The Union Hotel
Who was the founder?
Theodore Fischer
What was the Union Hotel’s name changed to?
Fischer’s Hotel
What year did the Fischer Children open the addition to the Fischer Hotel and name it Bavarian Inn?
1959
Who is credited with first promoting Frankenmuth’s all-you-can-eat family style chicken dinner?
Theodore’s son, Hermon and wife, Lydia
What year did the William “Tiny” Zehnder purchase Fischer’s Hotel?
1950
Whose presently owns the Bavarian Inn?
The Late William “Tiny” Zehnder Junior’s Family
What was Tiny’s career prior to the hotel/restaurant business?
Farming
What was Tiny’s wife Dorothy’s position prior to owning Fischer’s Hotel and Bavarian Inn?
Waitress at Fischer’s
Who were the first two managers of the Bavarian Inn?
Tiny and Dorothy Zehnder
The German flavor is reflected in which aspects of the Bavarian Inn?
Building, entertainment, costumes, and food.
What age was Dorothy when she pass away and in what year?
101 years old in 2023
What were Dorothy’s passions?
Cooking, working alongside her family/team, inspiring others.
Who is credited to encouraging Frankenmuth businesses to build or remodel in the Bavarian style.
Tiny Zehnder
What generation is the Bavarian Inn currently under?
The 4th generation
