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Franklin Group

Beach, VA 501–1,000 employees 13 principals

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About Franklin Group

Franklin Group is a real estate operator headquartered in Beach, VA. Franklin Group operates in Virginia Beach - Norfolk - Hampton Roads, Virginia and Washington DC. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, LIHTC and Multifamily - Ground-up.

Franklin Group, formerly known as The Franklin Johnston Group, is a privately held real estate development and management company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founded in 2013, the company has operated for about 13 years and focuses exclusively on multifamily housing. The company develops, owns, and manages apartment communities across the East Coast, with a portfolio of more than 253 communities and over 37,000 apartment homes in 11 states. Its work covers luxury, senior, and affordable housing, including properties owned directly by the company and communities held with individual and institutional investment partners. Franklin Group’s services include multifamily development, property management, investment, and community operations. Its development platform builds new apartment communities, while its management business supports existing assets and partner-owned properties. The company has grown from a 2013 launch portfolio of roughly 25 properties and 4,000 units into one of the larger regional multifamily operators based in Virginia today.

Principals at Franklin Group

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Markets and themes

Markets Franklin Group operates in

  • Virginia Beach - Norfolk - Hampton Roads, Virginia
  • Washington DC

Investment themes at Franklin Group

  • Affordable Housing
  • LIHTC
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Senior Housing

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • High-Rise
  • Mixed Use
  • Site Development

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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Group

What does Franklin Group do?
Franklin Group, formerly known as The Franklin Johnston Group, is a privately held real estate development and management company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Where is Franklin Group based?
Franklin Group is headquartered in Beach, VA.
What markets does Franklin Group operate in?
Franklin Group is active in Virginia Beach - Norfolk - Hampton Roads, Virginia and Washington DC.
How many employees does Franklin Group have?
Franklin Group has 501–1,000 employees.
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Franklin Group at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner, 3rd party Manager
Headcount
501–1,000
Units owned
25,000+
Units managed
25,000+
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
2
Principals
13

Contact Franklin Group

300 32nd Street Suite 310, Beach, VA, United States
thefranklinjohnstongroup.com