Interested in doing business in Frankenmuth?
Welcome to the Frankenmuth Business Development Center!
Known as a serious, four-season tourism destination, Frankenmuth entertains millions of visitors annually. Anchored by world renowned businesses including Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth and Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth's tourism market is healthy and ready to grow with new retail and entertainment destinations.
Zehnders of Frankenmuth
Did you know that Frankenmuth is also home to a major agri-business, a major insurance carrier and hundreds of businesses in local retail, personal and professional service and industry?

Frankenmuth Insurance
With our strong history of entrepreneurial success, Frankenmuth understands entrepreneurs and enterprising people. Opportunities exist in traditional retail, professional or personal services as well as in manufacturing, light industry and R&D. Development properties including vacant land and existing buildings, offer a unique chance to hang your shingle – the choices are limited only by your imagination.
Ribbon Cutting at the new Frankenmuth Cheese Haus.
Do you have interest in investing? Starting a business? Not quite sure?
Need help finding a site? Want information about zoning requirements, infrastructure, incentives or local contacts? Dedicated staff wants to work with you to find the right solution.
Let's Talk!
For more information, Contact Dan Hopp Executive Director of the EDC email: Dhopp@frankenmuthcity.com tele: 989.652.3430 ext 120. |
Doing Business in Frankenmuth
Historic District Boundary Map
Historic Preservation District Review
Permits for construction, remodeling, expansion
Permanent Sign Permit Application
Planning Commision Site Plan Review Procedures
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Site Plan Review Checklist
Tent Permit Application
Sign Regulations Table
Frankenmuth Master Plan 2015
For the city's development toolkit, click here
Starting, Growing, Relocating a Business
Demographics and Labor Market Information
Tax Abatements
Site Selection
If you have done work with the City of Frankenmuth and would like to provide us with feedback on your experience, please click here.