Reader Quotes

“A permanent state of transition is man’s most noble condition.”

- Juan Ramon Jimenez

“I just received my first copy of Operation Franchise and I must say that I’m impressed … I was particularly intrigued by the ‘Success Story’ profile of Tim Lowder written by Michael Robinson. With nearly 1,300 clubs nationwide (48 states and five countries), we at Anytime Fitness, have literally hundreds of military veteran/franchisee success stories. …”

- Mark Daly, National Media Director, of Anytime Fitness, LLC, which was founded in 2002

“There is no achievement without goals.”

- Robert J. McKaine

Latest Digital Edition

Operation Franchise Vol. 2, No. 3

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From Mash to Mr. Electric

Army biomedical engineer finds franchising a way to support family and personal interests.

Jim Bisenieks of Thurmont, Md., always knew he wanted to work...