Industries

* **Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences:** Proximity to New Brunswick (the "Healthcare City") means many residents work for or adjacent to industry giants like Johnson & Johnson, as well as various biotech startups. * **Telecommunications & IT:** Major telecom companies have historical and current regional offices and data centers in and around the township. * **Logistics & Warehousing:** Driven by access to I-287 and the NJ Turnpike, the township has a growing footprint of distribution centers. * **Education:** Rutgers University (in neighboring New Brunswick/Piscataway) is a major employer of Franklin Township residents. * **Agriculture:** While a smaller percentage of the total GDP today, preserved farms and local agricultural businesses remain a culturally and economically protected industry.