RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. [Sept. 16, 2026] – Lulu.com, a leader in online print-on-demand (POD), self-publishing and distribution, has moved intoa new space at Frontier RTP, the community-driven coworking and office campus located in Hub RTP, Research Triangle Park (RTP)’s downtown destination.
Lulu has called RTP home for half a decade, and its recommitment to the community marks an exciting next chapter for the company. It also reflects how RTP continues to be a place where companies can evolve, grow and thrive over time, even as their business needs change.
The company’s new space aligns with its hybrid work structure, a smaller footprint that brings the team closer together to foster deeper collaboration, fuel creativity and strengthen teamwork. As Lulu continues its evolution from a self-publishing pioneer into a broader publishing technology platform, the space keeps them central to RTP’s renowned technology hub while accelerating its progress toward continued growth and innovation.
“The flexibility of Frontier RTP supports our changing business needs while allowing us to remain in the heart of the Triangle’s booming tech, startup and entrepreneurial community,” said Sarah Franklin, public relations manager at Lulu. “The access to modern amenities create a workplace where our employees want to be. Its central location also makes commuting easier for team members across the region, while the proximity to RDU simplifies travel for our international employees and visitors. Having Boxyard RTP just a five-minute walk away is another major benefit, giving our team and visitors easy access to coffee, lunch and an engaging environment without having to get back in the car.”
More than one-third of RTP’s nearly 400 companies call Frontier RTP home. The campus connects Lulu with a vibrant and supportive community of leading organizations, entrepreneurs and startups while providing dedicated areas for collaboration, innovation and partner engagement.
Located within Hub RTP, the 100-acre downtown of Research Triangle Park, Frontier’s office buildings place employees within walking distance of Horseshoe RTP and Boxyard RTP, two of the Park’s primary gathering spaces. Horseshoe offers premier fitness, retail and full-service restaurant options, including award-winning, James Beard and Michelin-recognized dining concepts. Boxyard is a two-story entertainment venue made of shipping containers that is home to more than 14 restaurant and retail spaces led by some of the Triangle’s most inventive culinary entrepreneurs. Hub RTP offers year-round community programming that encourages connection among professionals, founders, residents and visitors alike.
“The way we work is constantly changing, and companies need flexible spaces that enable them to evolve with their customers and attract the best and brightest talent,” said Carolyn Coia, vice president of real estate, Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina. “Companies don’t always need more physical space to grow; they need more amenities and workspaces that fit their goals and structure. With flexible space in the heart of RTP’s growing downtown, Frontier RTP is exactly the kind of environment where companies know they can succeed. We are honored that LuLu has called the Park home for many years and that they have chosen to remain part of the RTP community as their business evolves.”
For more information about Lulu, visit https://www.lulu.com.
About Lulu
Lulu is a global publishing technology company serving businesses, publishers, and creators. Through its API-driven platform, Lulu enables customers to sell books internationally using scalable on-demand production, automated fulfillment, and direct-to-consumer sales. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Research Triangle, North Carolina, Lulu supports millions of titles worldwide through its distributed print infrastructure.
About Frontier RTP
Located in the heart of Research Triangle Park, Frontier RTP has been a home for creative freelancers, startups, STEM professionals and emerging companies since 2015. The former IBM campus is now a thriving indoor-outdoor community offering free coworking and meeting rooms that encourage collaboration and half a million square feet of private offices and wet lab space where entrepreneurs and startups can grow. Frontier RTP is owned and managed by the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the 501(c)(4) non-profit that serves the businesses and people of Research Triangle Park. To learn more about Frontier RTP, visit https://frontier.rtp.org.
About Hub RTP
Hub RTP, Research Triangle Park (RTP)’s new vibrant downtown destination, is a walkable urban district designed to bring people together to work, stay, shop and dine in RTP for the first time in its history. Hub RTP’s current phase will feature more than 1.5 million square feet of office and life sciences lab space, 50,000 square feet of experiential retail, 1,200 multifamily residential units, and 279 hotel rooms. An impressive 16 acres of parks and greenspace includes the award-winning and eco-friendly Burdens Creek, which connects more than 20 miles of trails in RTP. Centrally located in the heart of the Research Triangle region, the 100-acre district includes Frontier RTP, an innovative startup community, Boxyard RTP, a unique food, retail and entertainment destination, and Horseshoe at Hub RTP, a Class A office-over-retail development. To learn more about Hub RTP, community programming and current leasing opportunities, visit https://hub.rtp.org.
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Media Contact:
Kelly Propst
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina