ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A popular Oakland County hardware store is closing after more than 90 years of business.
Frentz & Sons Hardware in Royal Oak, which has been open since 1932, announced on Facebook on Thursday that the family-owned business will be putting the building and property up for sale.
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The business stated on social media that the reasons to close the store were personal, but they shared that some factors included economic realities, rising costs and “the challenges of running a small business in today’s environment.”
Frentz & Sons Hardware posted the following statement on July 17:
To Our Loyal Customers,
With full hearts and sincere gratitude, we want to share some news directly with you. After more than 90 years in business and four generations of family serving you, we have decided to place our building and property up for sale.
Frentz & Sons Hardware has been a cornerstone in Royal Oak since 1932. We’ve always prided ourselves on having what you need, especially regarding the unique hardware and knowledge that older homes require. But more than that, we’ve been proud to know so many of you by name, help with your projects big and small, and be a trusted neighbor in the community we love so much.
This decision was not made lightly. While the reasons are personal, we can share that changing economic realities, rising costs, and the challenges of running a small business in today’s environment factored into this decision. At the same time, the three of us are now in our retirement years and are looking ahead to the next stage of our lives.
We don’t yet know precisely what the future will hold. Still, we want you to know that as long as we can, we’ll be here to help with your hardware needs—with the same care, knowledge, and service you’ve always counted on.
Thank you, Royal Oak, and surrounding communities for your loyalty, friendship, and support over the decades. You’ve made this more than a business. You’ve made it a legacy.
With sincere appreciation,
John, Mike and Chip Frentz
Frentz & Sons Hardware Co., Inc.
