Wienerschnitzel, the well-known fast-food franchise, celebrated the grand opening of its new restaurant at 5681 Gibraltar Drive in Hacienda Business Park on Saturday, November 2.

Owners Barbara and Lavor Neuenswander, long-time Tri-Valley residents, scheduled a fun-filled day including 25-cent hot dogs, the antics of "Wienerdog," the official mascot of the restaurant chain, and the raffling off of prizes, including tickets for dinner at Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina and tickets for the local stage production of "The King And I." KKIQ disc jockey Scott Lewis was on hand broadcasting from the premises.

The warmly furnished eatery features plush carpeting, accent plants, woodwork and brass and tile table tops. The salad bar is a first for the Wienerschnitzel chain.

The Neuenswanders have owned the Wienerschnitzel in Livermore for 15 years, and own another Wienerschnitzel in Milpitas.

"This is a family owned and operated business," said Lavor, whose three restaurants are all managed by family members. The Hacienda Wienerschnitzel will be managed by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Troy Witt, both Pleasanton residents.

Business hours are daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Breakfast is also served daily.

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