TruBlue Home Service  Ally, the handyman and home maintenance and senior modifications franchise, has always maintained a commitment to franchisee training and development. Now, as the TruBlue brand continues to expand rapidly across the country, the focus on equipping new franchise owners with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed remains paramount. 

“We provide new owners with a step-by-step checklist, processes and procedures to get their business launched and hit the ground running,” said Ryan Calloway, franchise operations Onboarding Business Coach at TruBlue. “The new owners work closely with the whole TruBlue Corporate team to get their business off the ground within months from signing.”

Calloway said this support starts from day one with an in-depth onboarding process. 

"There's a virtual onboarding training that can span from two to four weeks,” said Calloway. “This includes one-on-one Zoom meetings where we walk them through the process of setting up their business and what in-person training will entail. Then, they attend our weeklong live training program at our corporate office. This is a great opportunity for the new owners to get detailed coaching and practice real world scenarios on daily operations.  

For those eager to embark on this journey, Calloway highlighted some prerequisites franchisees  have completed prior to attending their live workshop week. 

"We work with the franchisees on setting up their business to recruiting employees. “They  also undergo admin training on our software programs,   drafting their business plans, and have their hiring process in place. We have also determined that it's  essential they come to live training prepared with real world scenarios like a list  of potential projects, potential networking partners, and resumes of employees to gear-up  for their soft launch. Everything we ask of them is key to a quick and successful launch.

While everyone's journey may vary, Calloway confirmed that incoming franchisees can expect to open their business just a few  days post-training. 

“By the time they leave, they are  “launched,” they've hired  s employees and are prepared to initiate their soft launch plan, like a restaurant's soft opening,," he said. 

But TruBlue's commitment to support doesn't end post-training. 

“Unlike other franchises where you're left to your own devices post-training, we maintain regular contact,” he said. “We conduct weekly one-on-one calls to gauge their progress, especially during the launch phase. Additionally, we offer group calls, host monthly webinars, share best practices and provide quarterly updates. We also organize annual regional and national conferences, which all owners are expected to attend. These events reflect on our past achievements and chart the course for the future.”

Overall, with so much training and support in place, Calloway said it's a misconception that franchisees need a home services background to franchise with TruBlue. 

“Most  of our  franchisees don’t have experience in home services,” he said. “What's crucial is their ability to  implement the  plan,   follow our system and cultivate a solid foundational team to deliver our premium brand services."

And that is why the TruBlue team focuses on unlocking the franchisee’s personal mission during the training and onboarding process. 

“We always emphasize the importance of understanding why they joined TruBlue, how they can benefit the community, and the value they bring to growing families, busy adults and seniors in their community,” said Calloway. “We want our franchisees to build reliable, trustworthy teams who can support families both inside and outside their homes. Our role at the home office is to support our owners through their journey as a business owner, both professionally and personally.”

Today, with over 85 units, TruBlue has carved a niche in offering handyman,  home maintenance and home modification support for seniors, as well as  for busy families and adults. The brand's scalable business model, coupled with low startup costs and in-depth support, has made TruBlue Home Service Ally a sought-after franchise opportunity.

For prospective franchisees looking to tap into this support to bring a much-needed service to their community, the TruBlue team is eying continued growth in new markets across the country, including Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville and Naples in Florida, as well as Houston and Dallas in Texas.

For more details on TruBlue Home Service Ally’s franchise opportunities, visit: https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/info.