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After taking a few months off to travel to four national parks across the country,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tad-albright-ab96b32a?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=a-cross-country-road-trip-sparks-new-entrepreneurial-journey-for-trublue-franchisees-in-wichita-2724814" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tad</a> and Tara Albright decided something was missing in their prior careers. They were ready for a change. Now, as the latest franchise owners to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally">TruBlue Home Service Ally</a> brand in Wichita, Kansas, the entrepreneurial couple are following their passion for helping seniors and busy adults in their community to take control of their own schedules and spend more time with family.With both Tara’s and Tad’s mothers passing away in recent years, TruBlue’s focus on aiding seniors by helping to maintain and keep their homes safe resonated deeply with the couple, specifically when it came to TruBlue’s focus on fall prevention and making a tangible difference in the lives of seniors.&nbsp;As new franchisees, the Albrights aim to expand their market share in Wichita and cultivate a dedicated team that shares their values. Their vision is to blend profitability with purpose, making a meaningful impact on both busy adults and seniors. With Tad’s newly acquired CAPS certification (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist), the duo is excited to expand their experience further and help their&nbsp; community of seniors.&nbsp; 1851 Franchise recently spoke with Tad and Tara to learn more about their backgrounds, their journey to franchising with TruBlue and their advice for other entrepreneurs.&nbsp;1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us.&nbsp;What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?Tad: I managed a retail store for over four years, but I was ready for a change. Prior to that, I worked for Champion Windows &amp; Home Exteriors, managing the Wichita market. I also owned my own trucking business for 10 years and was in international logistics with Koch Industries&nbsp; for seven years. Overall, I have a long history of running businesses. Tara has experience in restaurants and was with Darden for 18 years. She is very good at managing people and processes, both the front end and back end of the restaurant. She’s very experienced in customer service and hospitality.Last year, we decided to take some time off and traveled to four national parks — we enjoy off-roading and jeeping as well as riding our Harley Davidsons. We were basically assessing our lives. The last couple of decades were all about customer service — making people feel better. We wanted to continue doing that, but we also wanted to get our weekends back and control and manage our schedules. That led to where we are today as a franchise owner for TruBlue Home Service Ally.&nbsp;1851: What was your perception of franchising prior to becoming a franchisee, and what do you want people to know about franchising now that you are in it?Tad: I see franchising with a reputable franchisor as not having to reinvent the wheel. TruBlue is&nbsp; established, and they have systems in place. We have 84 other franchisee partners that are here to support us. We can always pick up the phone and reach someone in the network.1851:&nbsp;What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?Tad: We came across an article online about a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/why-i-bought-a-trublue-franchise-brian-winton-creating-a-legacy-and-supporting-the-community-in-chattanooga-tennessee-2722455">TruBlue franchise owner from Chattanooga&nbsp;</a>who was building a family legacy. I decided I really didn’t want to work for someone else anymore. We liked the concept of TruBlue and their approach to seniors. We want to set ourselves apart with our knowledge and our CAPS certification, we want to help all seniors be able to age in their own home with pride, dignity, and a sense of self worth.The aging-in-place pillar of the business model is attractive. Tara lost her father in May of 2022. We found him during a wellness call, and there was nothing we could do. It was very difficult. I had also lost my mother after a 12-year battle with Dementia in 2019. My dad, who was 87 at the time, had cared for my mom in the home and there were many modifications that had to be made. That is why we were passionate about helping those seniors who want to age in place. A care facility isn’t right for everyone. We want to make a difference. If we can reduce and mitigate falls, by making simple modifications in homes in an affordable manner, we all win!TruBlue also has great relationships with national brands to help us make that difference in the lives and homes of lots of people. The recurring maintenance services that they provide is also a strong asset — we can help with many basic things that people don’t realize they need in and around the home.&nbsp;Lastly, it was clear that the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/trublue-total-house-care-launches-2023-with-several-new-signings-lands-on-the-prestigious-entrepreneur-500-and-more-2722115">TruBlue brand was growing</a> — they are on a mission of expanding the franchise. They have a new website, new marketing, new leadership. They are poised to execute on their aggressive growth plans now and in the future with their strong leadership.1851:&nbsp;What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth?&nbsp;Tad: The goal is always to grow. We hope to buy the other half of the Wichita market in the near future. We want to grow a committed employee base — other people who are family-oriented and care — and go from there. We hope to make a modest living while making a difference in the lives of busy adults/parents and seniors.&nbsp;1851:&nbsp;What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming a franchise owner?Tad: Be sure you do your due diligence. You want to make sure you are with a franchisor who will support you. They shouldn’t just take your franchise fee and say, “Good luck.” What I appreciated about TruBlue is that they connect you with franchise owners. They aren’t scared to tell you that there are going to be challenges, whether it be with finding employees or anything else.&nbsp;This is going to be work. If you don’t put the time in, you won’t see the benefits. It's like building a house. If you don’t follow the blueprint, it won’t stand. If you do, it'll stand for decades.&nbsp;&nbsp;The total investment necessary to begin operation of a TruBlue franchise ranges from $65,050 to $91,400. This includes $44,900 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare">https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/info</a>.About TruBlue Home Service Ally:TruBlue Home Service Ally® provides a unique and affordable approach to helping busy adults and seniors live a worry-free life by offering trustworthy handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services. Helping you maintain your home both inside and out, TruBlue’s services include handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, kitchen and bath remodels, seasonal work, and senior modification services, all handled by professional, bonded and insured Tru-Pro® Technicians. TruBlue franchise owners are required to complete senior home safety certification programs through the NAHB and Age Safe America. As certified specialists, TruBlue franchisees are able to perform aging in place home safety assessments and can make recommended safety modifications as needed.All locations are independently owned and operated. Service offerings, certifications, and licenses vary by location.

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Fueled by their own personal losses, the husband-and-wife duo of Tad and Tara Albright are eager to give back to in-need seniors in their community by helping them age in place. 

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On a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bbU1xPK_gI">recent episode of the “Pursuit of Profit” podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trubluefranchise.com/">TruBlue Home Service Ally</a> President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancfitzgerald">Sean Fitzgerald</a> unpacked why aging in place has quickly become one of the most urgent—and underserved — needs in America. Older adults overwhelmingly want to remain in their homes, but the typical home environment often isn’t maintained or designed to support safe independence.Fitzgerald shared how his leadership path through major franchise brands—and his personal experience losing his mother and later his father-in-law after a catastrophic fall—deepened his commitment to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info">TruBlue’s</a> mission. He positioned TruBlue as far more than a handyman concept, explaining that the brand’s niche is helping older adults stay safer at home through a three-step approach:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/trublue-home-service-ally-offers-free-home-assessments-for-fall-prevention-month-2727190">home safety assessments</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/why-trublue-is-the-no-hassle-way-into-the-senior-industry-2729582">senior modifications</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciA12NuaFVg">ongoing maintenance</a> that reduces risk over time.“I believe that most of the falls that seniors experience are due to the home environment not being well-maintained or they’re trying to maintain it,” Fitzgerald said.Throughout the episode, Fitzgerald emphasized that TruBlue wins trust by acting like a long-term partner rather than a one-off service provider — especially for the homeowners 50 and older who make up a majority of customers. The brand’s “Home Service Ally” identity reflects that relationship-first positioning, where small jobs create the credibility to earn larger projects and lifelong customer value.&nbsp;“There’s no job too small,” Fitzgerald said, noting that once a homeowner trusts TruBlue, repeat business follows—and so do referrals from families, neighbors, and even senior care organizations and medical networks seeking reliable in-home support.Watch the full episode&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bbU1xPK_gI">here</a>.&nbsp;For more information visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info">https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info</a>.

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<a href="https://www.trubluefranchise.com/">TruBlue Home Service Ally</a>, the national franchise dedicated to helping busy adults and seniors age in place safely and comfortably, closed out 2025 as the strongest year in the brand’s history. Fueled by record franchise development, rising systemwide revenue, and increasing demand for aging-in-place solutions, the brand enters 2026 positioned for even greater expansion.“We had by far our best year ever,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancfitzgerald">Sean Fitzgerald</a>, president of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info">TruBlue</a>. “We’ve seen tremendous growth in not only new franchise owners, but also in growth and revenue systemwide. We more than doubled our new franchise agreements signed in 2025, and we’ve seen over a 25% increase in systemwide revenue.”According to Fitzgerald, the momentum goes beyond the numbers. TruBlue is attracting a new caliber of franchise owners — professionals with strong leadership, sales and marketing backgrounds who recognize the long-term opportunity in the aging-in-place sector.“Overall growth is really overshadowing any other big developments,” Fitzgerald said. “A lot of new professionals are joining TruBlue with really impressive backgrounds. The level of business acumen of our new owners coming into the system has been very impressive.”As TruBlue’s footprint expands nationwide, the brand is unlocking new opportunities to serve seniors and their families through broader partnerships and programs aimed at supporting safe, independent living.“Because we’ve grown so rapidly and we have much more coverage than we did even a year ago, we’re beginning to develop more strategic partners and programs,” Fitzgerald said. “There’s nothing new about aging in place, but the demand for our services is becoming more and more pronounced.”That demand, Fitzgerald explained, is being driven by a critical gap in the marketplace, one TruBlue is uniquely positioned to fill.“There are not a lot of options for people who need simple and minor senior modifications like grab bars or handheld showers,” he said. “Durable medical equipment companies focus on large installations and don’t want to mess with small projects. Seniors are left struggling to find trustworthy people for these services, and that’s our sweet spot.”As insurance and subsidy models evolve, more age-driven services are becoming eligible for coverage, further accelerating demand.“Historically, health insurance only covered services prescribed by a doctor,” Fitzgerald said. “Now, more services are age-driven instead of need-driven, which is fueling demand. Our opportunities are going to increase because we’re happy to do these minor senior modifications. Our business model is to build long-term customer relationships and not just a transactional business.”Looking ahead, TruBlue’s leadership team sees its expanding coverage as the final piece needed to unlock even more national partnerships.“The only thing holding us back from developing more national partnerships in the past was coverage,” Fitzgerald said. “The demand is there, we just need good operators in more markets. It’s almost an ‘I told you so’ moment. The senior aging-in-place wave is here. It’s no longer coming — it’s evident, and it’s fueling our growth.”As TruBlue prepares for 2026, the brand continues to seek franchise partners who are natural community builders and storytellers.“We’re really looking for people with a sales and marketing mindset,” Fitzgerald said. “Our owners are creating awareness, connecting to the community and becoming the local authority on aging in place. We’re looking for people who can build teams, network and tell the story of why our services matter.”With record-setting growth behind it and powerful demographic trends ahead, TruBlue enters the new year confident in its position at the forefront of the aging-in-place movement.“Our owners have been doing a great job connecting with their communities,” Fitzgerald said. “This trend is only going to continue, and we are well-positioned for it.”To learn more about franchise opportunities with TruBlue Home Service Ally, visit: <a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/info">&nbsp;https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/info</a>.

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