Doing Business In Franklin
From vibrant, independent businesses to Fortune 500 organizations, companies across the globe have located – and thrived – in Franklin Township. Franklin’s proactive and pro-business Administration, Office of Economic Development and community-based Business and Industry Advisory Board are strong partners for business growth. Over 390 millions dollars have been invested in new buildings since 2000.
Here are just some of the benefits Franklin provides to help businesses succeed:
A Large Concentration of Trained Professionals:
More than 8 out of 10 workers (approximately 85%) in Franklin Township have a secondary education. Nearly two-thirds – 65.7% - have a post-secondary education. Franklin has large employment concentrations in industries that are forecasted to be growth leaders through 2012, in particular, in Business Services, and Engineering and Management Services.
World Class Corporate Locations
Desirable corporate sites are available on over 1,600 acres of pristine, landscaped grounds, with modern amenities, including 81 buildings with space ranging from 5,000 square feet to 446, 760 square feet. Please visit our Land and Buildings page to see our most recent available listings.
A Full Range of Amenities and Lifestyle Choices
- Conference Facilities: Franklin township is home to exceptional quality in catering and conference facilities, including the Palace at Somerset Park for corporate events and New Jersey’s Garden State Convention Center for conventions, exhibits, trade shows and events.
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Hotels/Motels – Business travelers can choose from the following first-rate hotels for short and extended stays:
Candlewood Suites (110 suites)
www.candlewoodsuites.com
732-748-1400Comfort Suites (100 suites)
www.comfortsuites.com
732-627-8483Crowne Plaza Hotel
www.crowneplaza.com
732.560.0500Doubletree Hotel (360 rooms)
www.doubletree.com
732-469-2600Extended Stay America (100 rooms)
www.extendedstayhotels.com
732-469-8080Hampton Inn (120 efficiency suites)
www.hamptoninnsomerset.com
732-563-1600Hilton Homewood Suites (120 rooms)
www.homewoodsuites.com
732-868-9155Holiday Inn (285 rooms)
www.holiday-inn.com
732-356-1700Madison Suites Hotel
www.madisonsuitesnj.com
732.563.1000Marriott Residence Inn (100 rooms)
www.residenceinn.com/sosft
732-627-0881Quality Inn (150 rooms)
www.qualityinn.com
732-469-5050Ramada Inn (130 rooms)
www.somersetramada.com
732-560-9880Somerset Courtyard by Marriott (170 rooms)
www.somersetcourtyard.com
732-271-4555Staybridge Suites (120 rooms)
www.staybridge.com
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Conference Centers:
Garden State Exhibition Center
www.gsec.com
732-469-4000The Imperia Banquette & Conference Facility
www.theimperia.com
732-469-2522The Palace at Somerset Park
www.palace-park.com
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Restaurants – Sixty-three restaurants bring a cosmopolitan flare to Franklin Township, featuring cuisines ranging from American to more than a dozen ethnic cultures.
Easy Access and a Central Location
Franklin Township is located in the heart of Somerset County, and is easily accessible by Route 287 (exits 10 &12), New Jersey State Highway Route 27 and within miles of the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 1. Please visit our Maps link to take a closer look at Franklin.
A Great Quality of Life
With diverse and ample housing, a solid educational system and substantial opportunities to enjoy cultural and recreational activities (the Township boasts over 9,000 acres of preserved open space), Franklin offers something for everyone. In 2008, Franklin was voted the #5 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine.

