The Story of Frenchy’s
65 Years, 4 Generations, a Landmark of Downtown Palm Springs
Frenchy’s has been at its current location (136 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs) since January of 1955 owned by June and Alexander Boyer. They were encouraged to open Frenchy’s by Alexander’s parents Eda and Joseph Boyer who in the late 1940’s operated a store in the 200 North Palm Canyon block called “Le Petite Paris”
Frenchy’s was named after Alexander’s mom Eda Boyer who’s nickname was Frenchy as she came from Nice, France where they owned several shoe stores. In 1955, June was all of 21 years old when she and husband Alexander opened Frenchy’s.In 1964 the store was remodeled and doubled in size. Over the years Frenchy’s has had many stars and celebrities as customers yet Palm Springs still retained its charm as a quaint little village – perfect for a weekend of rest and relaxation or fun in the sun. In 1975 June’s daughter Denise and her husband Marshall came onboard to help out.
Today Frenchy’s is celebrating its 65th Anniversary and is still owned and operated by the Boyer’s. June still opens most mornings while daughter Denise has done the buying and managed the operations for over 40 years.
