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At&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trubluefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=community-hero-franchisees-2730484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TruBlue Home Service Ally</a>, franchisees know what it truly means to be community heroes. By providing handyman, home maintenance and senior home safety services, they make it possible for older adults to age safely in place and for busy families to reclaim their time. Two owners,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/27-year-old-willoughby-resident-combines-personal-and-professional-experience-to-open-first-business-on-march-20-2721812">Quinn Malone</a> of Willoughby, Ohio, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennywink?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=community-hero-franchisees-2730484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Benny Wink</a> of Birmingham, Alabama, are great examples of how&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info">TruBlue</a> franchisees combine passion and purpose to serve their communities while building thriving businesses.<h2>Quinn Malone: Inspired by Family, Driven by Impact</h2>For Malone, his TruBlue journey started close to home. After caring for his grandfather and helping him modify his home to age in place, Malone saw firsthand&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/trublue-franchisees-champion-fall-prevention-to-keep-seniors-safe-at-home-2730105">the challenges seniors face and the opportunities to make a difference</a>.“My grandfather’s health started failing, and he wanted to do everything he could to stay in the house he built,” Malone said. “We had to go into his house and make it senior-proof for him. I started wondering how many other people were going through that as well.”That personal experience, paired with his background in sports administration and sales, led Malone to TruBlue. He launched his business in March 2023 and has quickly become a trusted ally for seniors in his community.“Overall the business has been great. We hit a turning point coming up on a year ago where we exploded in popularity,” Malone said. “We are on target to almost double our growth from last year, partly due to our&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/trublue-and-habitat-for-humanity-team-up-to-help-veteran-regain-independence-at-home-2729581">partnership with Habitat for Humanity</a> and some nonprofits we’ve been working with. Our word of mouth has also been great.”Malone has forged strong ties with local organizations, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://asaneo.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=community-hero-franchisees-2730484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Association of Specialists in Aging</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.habitat.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=community-hero-franchisees-2730484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Habitat for Humanity</a>, where his team has completed 30 to 40 projects in the past 10 months alone. For him, the work goes far beyond business.“The senior generation is kind of the forgotten generation,” he said. “Society puts them to the side because they are retired or aren’t in the workforce. TruBlue focuses on them, allows them to feel that sense of purpose and the sense that they aren’t alone. That is a lot of the reason we’ve continued to grow. Eighty percent of our customers are over the age of 65.”For Malone, the work has been life-changing: “It’s really been incredible — not only for the seniors, but for me as well. Seeing the difference this made in my grandfather’s life, being able to do that for others is amazing. It really leaves me speechless.”<h2>Benny Wink: From Corporate Leadership to Community Ally</h2>While Malone came to TruBlue early in his career, Wink brought more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience with him. With a degree in computer science, an MBA, and leadership roles at major companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Russell Athletic, Wink knew what it meant to build systems and drive results. But his heart was always in home improvement.“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, which was modeled and fostered by my dad,” Wink said. “When I was 15, I designed a deck and privacy fence to go around our above-ground pool and my dad paid me and a friend of mine to build it. I’ve always enjoyed that kind of work, even while I pursued other professional paths.”After years in consulting, Wink decided it was time to align his career with his passion. Initially skeptical of franchising, he discovered that the support and systems of TruBlue would allow him to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/trublue-franchise-a-unique-and-profitable-opportunity-for-entrepreneurs-2728388">combine business ownership with meaningful community impact</a>.“Honestly, I was very anti-franchising while initially researching different business opportunities” he said. “I dreaded the thought of paying royalties. However, as I did my due diligence, I realized that the royalties you pay give you access to a wealth of knowledge and support. That shortens the learning curve, and that kind of support makes a big difference.”Since launching in Birmingham, Wink has built partnerships with local nonprofits like&nbsp;<a href="https://drradvocates.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=community-hero-franchisees-2730484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Disability Rights and Resources</a>, which connects him to families in need of home safety modifications.“We partner with them and they partner with occupational therapists that go in and get an assessment,” Wink said. “Once we get those details worked out, we can go in and do the modifications for their home. We also sponsor that nonprofit. It’s a really good partnership where we can focus on people aging in place and help them get safer in their home.”For Wink, the joy comes in the little things, too. “I got a call the other day from a customer that had a drawer stuck,” he said. “Her medicine was stuck in the drawer and she couldn’t get it out! I went down there, met in the lobby and within a couple minutes we got the drawer unstuck. That’s fun. We find those sorts of things just as rewarding as the big things.”<h2>Building Businesses With Purpose</h2>Both Malone and Wink show how TruBlue franchisees are deeply integrated in their communities, not only by providing services but also by building partnerships and becoming trusted allies for families.“Every day, more seniors want to stay in their homes — but many can’t do so safely without regular maintenance and safety upgrades,” said TruBlue President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancfitzgerald?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=community-hero-franchisees-2730484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sean Fitzgerald</a>. “That’s where we come in. Our services prevent falls, reduce caregiver risk and support independent living — all while giving our franchisees a predictable, scalable business to grow.”For more information on franchising with TruBlue, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info">https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info</a>.

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For decades,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dawes-09067411/">John Dawes</a> has successfully built businesses from the ground up. Most recently, it was his work in bathroom safety remodeling that shifted his perspective. While helping seniors modify their homes for safety, Dawes saw firsthand the immense relief and joy his work brought to families.Now, at 60 years old, Dawes isn't looking to retire, he is looking to continue making a difference. Determined to spend the next decade doing meaningful work, Dawes has launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trubluefranchise.com/">TruBlue Home Service Ally</a> in Sioux Falls. By pivoting to franchising, he is skipping the "start-up" headaches he faced in previous ventures to focus entirely on what drives him: providing peace of mind to the Sioux Falls community and helping neighbors stay safe and comfortable in their homes.1851 Franchise sat down with Dawes to discuss the launch of his new business. Here’s what he had to say:1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What do you want us to know?John Dawes: I've been in sales and management for most of my career. I bounced around from the auto industry to the mortgage industry, then onto the advertising agency world. I owned a mortgage company for many years here in Sioux Falls. Then I became their national sales trainer and their sales manager for 34 locations. I also owned an auto dealership leads and credit repair company called The Right Track Solution for five years.For the last year and a half, I headed up a national bathroom remodeling company. About 75% of my business was working with seniors, and I really enjoyed seeing firsthand how we impacted our customers and the new peace of mind our services provided for them. This really motivated me to open a business centered around seniors. I still have 10 to 15 years left to work, so I thought, “Why not open a senior service-centered business?”1851: What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?Dawes: My first two businesses that I owned, there was not really a model to go by. So, you pretty much had to do everything from figuring out your CRM and your marketing approaches. I did not want to go down that road again because it takes a lot of work and a lot of time. What really attracted me to franchising is that they've already got everything completed for you. It’s like a turnkey business. You go in, follow the instructions and here you go.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?Dawes: I have a lot of friends that own franchises in different industries, so a lot of my perception of franchising comes from their experiences. Some of them were given a ton of freedom and leeway, others not at all. I thought initially that the franchisor would give me everything, but it turned out that they did give me some decision-making power, and I really appreciate that.1851: What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?Dawes: When I found&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/info">TruBlue</a> it was just a perfect match. I've always had a heart for helping people, especially seniors. With what they get for compensation and then the amount of things that they give you and the amount of support they give you, there really aren’t any franchises out there like them. They go above and beyond what many other companies do.1851: What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth?Dawes: I grew up in North Dakota in Grand Forks, so there might be possibilities of expanding to my home areas. I would definitely like to expand further south, maybe to Sioux City. There aren’t too many TruBlue territories in this area, so there is plenty of opportunity to expand.1851: Is there anything else about your story you want us to know?Dawes: I've always had just a passion for helping people and treating them how they should be treated. With my sales background I always aimed to not put a ton of pressure on customers to purchase or not purchase.Also, I've played racquetball for probably 40 years, 50 years, and I’m a new grandparent! I have one grandchild right now, with 2 more on the way. A lot of my time is spent with my family these days.1851: What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming franchise owners?Dawes: I would definitely say that if you've got the inkling that franchise ownership is something you want to do, then you should do it. The nice thing about franchising is that there's always going to be help and support at the ready for you. If you have the drive to succeed, you will succeed.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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<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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