TruBlue Total House Care, a growing handyman and home maintenance franchise with over 85 units, believes that aging in place starts with a safe home, and the company offers ongoing home maintenance and modification support for seniors as well as handyman and repair services for busy adults and growing families.  For TruBlue’s rapidly growing roster of franchisees, this translates to a uniquely scalable business model thanks in large part to the low start-up costs ranging from $65,000 to $91,000.

“We don’t have brick-and-mortar locations, we don't buy equipment or products and the labor requirements are simple,” said Sean Fitzgerald, TruBlue’s president. “We are offering very simple projects around the home, which cost very little in terms of material. Small, simple projects allow us to control our profit margins better. If someone is going to go in and do work for a few hours, it becomes predictable. Since the majority of our owners start up with a home-based office, there is very little monthly overhead, which keeps the investment down and helps them achieve profitability very quickly. Break even is low compared to other businesses, and with the markets we serve, and so is the risk.”

According to TruBlue’s 2023 FDD, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a TruBlue franchise is from $65,050 to $91,400. This includes $44,900 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. If the population of your territory is greater than 200,000, you pay an additional $500 for each 1,000 person increment over 200,000. 

“For the price of the start-up costs, you get access to our proven system,” said Fitzgerald. “You know what to do, how to do it and how to improve on the model. That is the greatest value you are going to get.” 

Fitzgerald says the initial investment includes training, ongoing support, website development, marketing materials, access to national accounts and more. As an entirely mobile franchise opportunity, new franchise owners can dive directly into business following training rather than dealing with the setbacks and slowdowns that come with brick-and-mortar locations. 

TruBlue offers a full portfolio of handyman and home modification & maintenance services for busy adults, growing families and seniors. Whether it’s performing a home safety assessment to ensure the best living environment, installing grab bars in the bathroom, modifying doors to accommodate a walker or wheelchair, changing batteries and air filters, handling emergency repairs, or updating a kitchen, TruBlue offers ongoing help and support for busy adults, growing families, and seniors planning to age at home.

Additionally, TruBlue's recurring service offerings, Home Ally Maintenance & VIP subscription programs, allows seniors and busy adults to stay on top of routine maintenance, offering a range of services that are scheduled throughout the year. By staying on top of small, often overlooked home projects, TruBlue helps seniors and busy adults avoid costly repairs or issues in the future. 

And, as the senior population across the country only continues to grow, business is booming, offering the potential for franchise growth across the country. “Anytime you are in a business with high demand and there is very little competition, that is a tremendous opportunity,” said Fitzgerald. “That is what we find ourselves in with TruBlue. Clients are yearning for someone they can trust to offer professional handyman and home maintenance services. When TruBlue comes along in a new market, we do extremely well and that makes for a great business model and an attractive franchise opportunity for prospects to consider.”

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