As the fastest growing county in the Greater Research Triangle Region and the second fastest growing county in North Carolina, Franklin County offers a thriving community with an impressive 7.50% annual percentage growth rate, 1.5 million workforce availability within 60 miles, a robust economy attracting top talent, and an exceptional quality of life that delivers a relaxed lifestyle with diverse housing options and convenient access to nearby metropolitan area attractions.
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Franklin County, NC is a thriving hub for businesses and entrepreneurs, attracting global innovators like Novonesis and K-Flex to independent restaurants and commercial retailers, companies and entrepreneurs recognize Franklin County as a gateway to establish, launch, and scale operations. Businesses are optimally located near the development-rich Research Triangle Region of North Carolina; home to Research Triangle Park (RTP) and three leading research universities – Duke University, North Carolina State University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The proximity to cutting-edge research & design, fueled by billions in annual federal research funding, drives trailblazing progress in life sciences & technology, leading to new products, services, and processes that enhance competitiveness and stimulate business growth.
Where Location Meets Innovation
Why North Carolina?
2.5 %
Corporate Income Tax Rate, Lowest in the U.S. and will be 0%
by 2030
No. 1
Top State for Business - CNBC, 2022 and 2023
No. 1
Lowest State
and Local Business Tax Burden
31,000 + STEM
Degrees Annually
Access to World-Class Universities and Research Institutions
450,000 +
Manufacturing Workers
Source: Esri, 2024