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<a href="https://trubluefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-long-time-ibm-executive-invested-in-a-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TruBlue Total House Care</a>, the 80-unit home maintenance franchise, has carved out a lucrative niche as the only franchise brand focused on providing maintenance services for seniors aging in place and busy families. TruBlue believes that aging in place starts with a safe home, and the company offers ongoing in-home support to help seniors remain at home for as long as possible. Now, with the senior population growing and the demand for home services skyrocketing post-COVID, more and more savvy investors are signing on to bring the concept to their community.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldholton?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-long-time-ibm-executive-invested-in-a-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Michael Holton</a>, for example, recently signed on with the brand in Winter Garden, Florida, a town right outside of Orlando. Before franchising, Holton spent 22 years with IBM, focused on executive project management. This past year, Holton says he was ready to leverage his operations background to start his own business — one that would allow him to support his community. When he heard about TruBlue Total House Care, everything clicked.“I own a home, and I am a busy adult, and I know that the experience of being a homeowner can be very difficult if something goes wrong,” said Holton. “You have to go find the right person to fix the right thing, and it always seems to be a different person for each job. I knew there was a better option to serve homeowners. And when I saw TruBlue, they had come up with a solution. I had even started building a business plan around this same concept, so when I saw this franchise, it met all my needs.”&nbsp;TruBlue offers a full portfolio of handyman and home care services, no matter how big or small. Additionally, TruBlue's recurring service offering, Home Care Plus, allows homeowners 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 homeowners, particularly seniors and busy families, avoid costly repairs or issues in the future.&nbsp;Additionally, Holton says his grandmother was looking to age in place around the same time he was looking for business opportunities, but her home wasn’t properly set up for it. “My parents were really struggling with keeping her safe in her home,” he said. “She unfortunately passed in April, but what I realized was that my parents will get to that age at some point, and I need to be prepared. That is the second thing that TruBlue brings to the table — aging in place, making seniors' homes safe. I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of.”Whether performing a home safety assessment to ensure the best living environment, installing safety bars in the bathtub, cleaning the house, changing the air filter, or handling emergency repairs, TruBlue offers ongoing help and support for seniors living at home.&nbsp;Holton says he also recognized a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/why-now-is-the-time-to-invest-in-a-non-care-senior-service-brand-2719072#franchisor">steadily-growing demand</a> for these services in his community, especially with the massive senior population in Florida. “I see that all my neighbors are either busy adults or they are getting to that older age where they may struggle to stay in their homes,” he said. “I see the need around me and want to help.”&nbsp;When it came to the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehousecare/5-reasons-to-invest-in-trublue-total-house-care-2719071#franchisor">TruBlue business model</a>, Holton says he knew he had the skill sets needed to thrive and successfully provide these in-demand services to his community. “Managing the operations, finding the right people, providing the service — I knew I could do that from an owner perspective,” he said. “Also, without the need for a storefront or high costs that are required real estate, I knew I could get open faster.”&nbsp;As an entirely mobile franchise opportunity, TruBlue franchise owners can dive directly into business following training rather than dealing with the setbacks and slowdowns that come with brick-and-mortar locations. Additionally, low startup costs mean that more franchisees can afford to start their own business, while lower overhead costs allow owners to be on the road to positive cash flow and profitability right away.&nbsp;Holton officially signed on with the brand in July and says he hopes to have a soft launch by the fall. From there, he says the sky's the limit when it comes to growth.“I want to continue building the business and bring it to an enterprise-level franchise, which means $2 million in revenue,” said Holton. “I am also considering expanding to a second territory or growing my portfolio.”<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancfitzgerald/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-long-time-ibm-executive-invested-in-a-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sean Fitzgerald</a>, TruBlue’s President, says he is thrilled to have Holton joining the team. “The senior population is increasingly in need of our trustworthy house care services, which is why TruBlue has been expanding rapidly over the past few years,” said Fitzgerald. “Looking ahead, we are excited to continue partnering with qualified franchisees like Holton in every major market across the country.”&nbsp;TruBlue 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-this-long-time-ibm-executive-invested-in-a-trublue-total-house-care-franchise-2719992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> https://trubluefranchise.com/</a>.

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Leveraging over two decades of operations experience, Michael Holton signed on with the home maintenance franchise to give back to his community and support his neighbors. 

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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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