Frentz & Sons Hardware

Frentz & Sons Hardware Today, John B., Michael R., and George W. Jr. Frentz together own and operate Frentz & Sons Hardware Company, Inc. at 1010 North Main, Royal Oak, Michigan.

"IF IT'S HARDWARE, WE HAVE IT!" John Byrd Frentz owned and operated a soda fountain and apothecary in the early 1900’s before opening his first hardware store in 1925. It was located on the west side of Detroit on Wyoming Avenue between Plymouth and Chicago Roads. At the time, he traveled with his family to visit with relatives who lived in Imlay City. As they headed north by street car from Detro

it, there was a turnaround at Main St. and Catalpa in Royal Oak. On one of their frequent trips, John Frentz noticed a hardware store and a house behind it on Gardenia that was for sale. The year was 1932 and John and his two sons, George and Russell, purchased the business and home and formed Frentz & Sons Hardware Co., Inc. As the years went on and more room was needed to house back stock for both the hardware and the newly added toy department, the house was moved to 2927 N. Main St. in 1943 and a two-story warehouse was constructed in its’ place. Eventually, Russell left the hardware to join the Army and J.B. Frentz retired and George began to oversee the day to day operation of the business. In 1963, the City of Royal Oak decided to reconstruct the intersection at Main Street where Gardenia and Catalpa intersect due to left turn congestion. The decision was made to direct the road around the hardware with a parking lot in the back. The store entrance was then moved to the rear of the hardware. Eventually, George’s sons, John, Kim, Michael and George Jr. (Chip) and daughter Sally, began working at the store with their father and their mother, Alice. Alice died in 1987 and in 1991 George Sr. passed away leaving the business to his children. Other the years, many of the grandchildren of Alice and George Frentz have worked in the family business and continue to be involved to this day.

We were honored to be the theme for one of the Northwood Elementary Parents Rally Teams - “Can we be Frentz?”. What do ...
05/21/2026

We were honored to be the theme for one of the Northwood Elementary Parents Rally Teams - “Can we be Frentz?”. What do you think, can they?

04/25/2026

We are stocked up and ready to help you with your spring needs!

04/07/2026

Proudly display your house is 100 years old with a Royal Oak Centennial plaque! Available now.

We are open until 6pm on Saturday and will be closed Sunday. Have a Happy Easter!
04/04/2026

We are open until 6pm on Saturday and will be closed Sunday. Have a Happy Easter!

03/24/2026

Shirts are back in stock! Come get them while they last!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year everyone! Come see all of our Christmas inventory 40% off!

Do you need a great gift or stocking stuffer for the handyman in your life? We have what you need from Frentz t-shirts ...
12/12/2025

Do you need a great gift or stocking stuffer for the handyman in your life? We have what you need from Frentz t-shirts and coffee mugs, to hardware lamps, books, and more!

12/08/2025

Check out these nifty solar Christmas lights in stock now!

Now available at Frentz & Sons hardware.
12/03/2025

Now available at Frentz & Sons hardware.

Snow and ice!? Of coarse we have you covered! We look forward to seeing you soon.
11/30/2025

Snow and ice!? Of coarse we have you covered! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Address

1010 N. Main Street
Royal Oak, MI
48067

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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