TruBlue Home Service Ally

When friends and business partners&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannebatson?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Roxanne Batson</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://trubluehousecare.com/birmingham?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mur Feldman</a> discovered&nbsp;<a href="https://trubluefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TruBlue Total House Care</a>, the franchise that provides subscription-based home maintenance and handyman services for seniors and families, they immediately recognized an opportunity to bring a much-needed service to their community. Since opening their location late last year, the duo have continued to thrive as entrepreneurs thanks to the support and backing of TruBlue’s proven business model.<h4>The Road to TruBlue Ownership</h4>Batson and Feldman both come from diverse backgrounds, including careers in finance and healthcare, as well as first-hand entrepreneurial experience. Feldman worked as a school teacher before investing in a non-medical care franchise that provided in-home care to seniors. Batson worked as a financial consultant with Merill Lynch before starting a company, The Clicker Girls, which sold computer software and hardware to schools. It was through The Clicker Girls that Batson and Mur first connected as business partners after being introduced to each other by their respective husbands.&nbsp;“We ran that business together for several years before I retired and Mur went on to run her healthcare business,” said Batson. “We really liked to help people and try and make a difference in our community, so when we saw a commercial for TruBlue, we were drawn to the idea right away.”Both Batson and Feldman had elderly parents that needed care during that time, and they saw first-hand how hard it was to find quality care and help around the house. As on-the-go entrepreneurs, the duo also knew from personal experience how busy families of all ages can benefit from quality handyman services.&nbsp;“What appealed to us was the possibility to give people the support they need to stay in their homes long-term if they are seniors, or to maintain a nice home if they are busy families,” said Batson. “It gives them that freedom and time back. We knew our community could benefit from this service and that we could make a real difference.”&nbsp;According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncoa.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National Council on Aging</a>, a whopping 90% of seniors say they plan to remain in their homes for the next 5–10 years. TruBlue services help seniors remain at home by performing safety assessments before modifying the space accordingly. The modifications made to the home make a safer and more comfortable space for seniors, reducing the risk of falls and other health hazards. TruBlue offers a range of customizable, subscription-based services that customers — whether they be seniors or just busy families — can bundle, depending on their unique needs and their unique home.&nbsp;<h4>How TruBlue Helps Franchisees Achieve Their Entrepreneurial Dreams</h4>With previous franchising experience, Batson and Feldman understood the advantages of partnering with a proven franchisor like TruBlue. The more they interacted with the leadership team and researched the business model, the more they could tell they would have everything they needed to thrive in their market.“Starting a business without any background or support is very difficult and you are going to make a lot more mistakes than if you have someone telling you how to avoid them,” said Batson. “TruBlue had already built this business model and we didn’t see any reason to reinvent the wheel. They guide you through the process and teach you about every aspect of the business.”And as female entrepreneurs, the duo say this support has been particularly valuable and meaningful.&nbsp;“As a female-owned business, it has been so great to have the supportive people behind you that have knowledge and don't treat you any differently than if you were a male or anybody else,” said Batson. “They gave us the resources, training and guideposts to start this business and provide a quality service, whether it be with software, marketing or hiring. All of that comes together to create the kind of business that feels like family.”&nbsp;Feldman agrees, noting that the support doesn’t stop once the business gets up and running. “The support has been wonderful and we have been very impressed,” she said. “Anytime we call in with a question, they answer right away. There is never a delay or any doubt that they are going to get back with us.”In addition to support, TruBlue’s low startup costs — ranging from $65,000 to $91,000 —&nbsp;and low-overhead operational model, which requires no brick-and-mortar location, allow franchisees like Batson and Feldman to thrive from day one. Franchisees have the unique opportunity to cut down on those costs even more and see their franchise fee returned in full through the brand’s innovative&nbsp;<a href="https://trubluefranchise.com/winners-circle-program/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Winner’s Circle Program</a>.Since starting their TruBlue business in September of 2021, Batson and Feldman say the business has been off to an exceptionally strong start, with nearly 500 projects completed already. When it comes to the reason behind that fast growth, Feldman says there is a strong need for TruBlue’s services in their community of Bringman.&nbsp;“Finding a handyman is so hard for everybody,” Feldman said. “Every time we talk to a prospective customer, they are so excited to know there is a service out there like ours that can handle all of the little projects other providers won’t tackle. We can get up on the ladder and change the battery or put in a ceiling fan, whatever they need.”Beyond just filling a demand, Batson says TruBlue has allowed them to provide a fulfilling service in their community. “We have so many clients who tell us that they had renovated their homes, asked their contractor to come back for little things, and never could get them there,” she said. “We are thrilled to be able to provide prompt service, on time, with polite people who care about the services they are providing.”<h4>The Time Has Never Been Better to Join the TruBlue Team</h4>Looking ahead, the TruBlue team hopes to partner with more qualified and passionate franchisees like Batson and Feldman to help reach their goal of 100-plus locations by the end of 2022.“We’re really excited about the growth we’ve seen, but even more excited about what we’re able to provide for seniors and busy families,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancfitzgerald/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sean Fitzgerald</a>, TruBlue’s President. “We want to make sure the home environment is not only as safe as it can be but also well-maintained. We believe that if we focus on our customers and provide them with the best service possible, growth will organically follow. So far, that’s exactly what we’ve seen.”TruBlue is actively seeking new franchise owners in markets across the country and has identified Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville and Naples,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/trublue-total-house-care-eyes-florida-as-top-market-for-large-scale-growth-2716150#featured">Florida</a>, as well as Dallas and Austin,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/trublue-total-house-care-sets-its-sights-on-texas-for-growth-in-2022-2718609#featured">Texas</a>, as key development markets.The total investment estimate for a TruBlue Total House Care franchise ranges from $65,050–$91,400. To learn more about franchising with TruBlue, please visit <a href="https://trubluefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719108" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://trubluefranchise.com/.</a>

Why These Senior Care Operators Decided to Invest in TruBlue Total House Care Franchise

1851 Franchise

Roxanne Batson and Mur Feldman originally signed on with the home maintenance franchise after recognizing an unmet demand for quality handyman services in their community of Birmingham, Alabama.

This brand page has been paid for by TRUBLUE HOME SERVICE ALLY. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

why-these-senior-care-operators-decided-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-franchise

FRANCHISE INFORMATION

Own a TruBlue Franchise

How TruBlue Empowers Career-Changers to Become Business Owners

Turning Your Passion for Helping Others into a Profitable Business with TruBlue

Why is the Medical Community Investing in TruBlue?

The Future of the Home Service Market

Learn

Download Brochure

Visit Website

TRUBLUE HOME SERVICE ALLY

Facebook 

Instagram 

LinkedIn 

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Step-by-Step: What the First Year of Owning a TruBlue Home Service Ally Looks Like

TruBlue & Lifewise Partner To Create Safer Homes for Seniors

Sioux Falls Business Owner and Sales Veteran To ‘Finish Strong’ With TruBlue Home Service Ally Franchise

TRUBLUE HOME SERVICE ALLY MOST READ STORIES

1851 LOGIN

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

ABOUT TRUBLUE HOME SERVICE ALLY

CONTACT TRUBLUE HOME SERVICE ALLY

facebook

instagram

linkedin

youtube

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

City

State / Province

Zip Code

How did you hear about us?

What excites you about owning a TruBlue Franchise?

Own a TruBlue Total House Care

image of forrest havernin from tru blue home service ally in woodlands texas

Tech Industry Veteran Turns to TruBlue Home Service Ally to Build a Legacy with Purpose in The Woodlands, Texas

tech-industry-veteran-turns-to-trublue-home-service-ally-to-build-a-legacy-with-purpose-in-the-woodlands-texas

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Robert Campbell, TruBlue Home Service Ally

Why This Philanthropist and Pastor Is Starting a TruBlue Franchise in Wilmington, North Carolina

pastor-veteran-robert-campbell-trublue-wilmington-nc

image of thatcher thornburg franchisee owner of trublue home service ally Santa Clarita California

Hollywood Roots, Home Safety Focus: How TruBlue’s Aging-in-Place Model Draws Purpose-Driven Owners

streaming-technology-veteran-launches-trublue-california

image of Blake Ostling 1851 franchise franchisee feature for trublue home service ally East Lansing

Seasoned Entrepreneur Launches TruBlue Home Service Ally Franchise in East Lansing

trublue-home-service-ally-franchise-blake-ostling-east-lansing

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>.

Fitzgerald explains how TruBlue’s assessments, modifications and ongoing maintenance model helps older adults stay safer at home—while creating recurring, trust-driven demand for franchise owners.

TruBlue’s Sean Fitzgerald on Aging in Place, Fall Prevention and Building a “Home Service Ally”

trublues-sean-fitzgerald-on-aging-in-place-fall-prevention-and-building-a-home-service-ally

<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>.

The home maintenance, repair, and senior modification franchise caps its strongest year ever, driven by rapid franchise expansion, systemwide revenue gains, and surging market demand.

TruBlue Home Service Ally Closes Out 2025 With Record Growth and Accelerating Demand for Aging-in-Place Services

trublue-home-service-ally-closes-out-2025-with-record-growth-and-accelerating-demand-for-aging-in-place-services

Why These Senior Care Operators Decided to Invest in TruBlue Total House Care Franchise

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS