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Diane Crowthers, new <a href="https://trubluefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-former-accountant-signed-to-develop-three-trublue-total-house-care-territories-in-tampa-bay-2718371" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TruBlue Total House Care</a> franchisee to the Tampa market, has over 25 years of experience in accounting and has owned her own payroll company for the last 10 years. It was when one of her payroll clients mentioned the home-services franchise and their interest in franchising with the brand that Crowthers, too, took an interest. She instantly felt a connection with the brand and its mission for helping seniors “age in place” and wanted to be a part of assisting her state’s aging population. She is well on her way, quickly opening two locations after signing, and a third location is set to open later this year with plans to continue expanding in the greater Tampa Bay area.&nbsp;“It’s exciting knowing that I have this incredible opportunity for growth with a brand whose values align with mine,” said Crowthers. “I love being able to help people locally that may not have family or who don’t know what direction to go as they get older. TruBlue serves as that backbone for them — the support they need to access the services that they may not know about, so that they can live and age comfortably at home.”&nbsp;Crowthers noted that the senior services industry in Tampa is booming due to its <a href="https://www.usapopulation.org/tampa-population/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-former-accountant-signed-to-develop-three-trublue-total-house-care-territories-in-tampa-bay-2718371" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">increasing population</a>, and that handyman services are in particularly high demand. But with TruBlue, her niche will be providing a one-stop-shop for home maintenance services for seniors. She also noted TruBlue’s monthly and quarterly service packages and the brand’s ability to tailor its services to seniors for their unique needs.&nbsp;Crowthers’ in-depth accounting experience has helped in her new venture as a TrueBlue franchisee, giving her a solid financial foundation, allowing her to focus on other components of the business.&nbsp;“I can now focus on responding to prospective clients, scheduling estimates, marketing efforts — all the new things that come with opening a business,” said Crowthers. “Because I’m not in the trenches learning the numbers of the business, I am not bogged down and able to respond quickly to people, whether they're potential employees applying for positions or customers inquiring about our services.”&nbsp;With an ultimate goal to own all remaining Tampa Bay territories, including the popular retirement destination of Clearwater, Crowthers is motivated to get the word out about TruBlue and the services it provides.“Diane’s TruBlue locations are filling a void for the home maintenance and support services for seniors in the Tampa Bay area,” said&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancfitzgerald/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-former-accountant-signed-to-develop-three-trublue-total-house-care-territories-in-tampa-bay-2718371" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sean Fitzgerald</a>, president of TruBlue. “We look forward to seeing more and more community members realize the value of the one-stop-shop platform our brand offers for quality at-home senior services, and we expect her to see massive growth in the coming years.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The initial investment to start a TruBlue Total House Care ranges from $65,000 to $91,000, and interested owners can visit <a href="http://www.trubluefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-former-accountant-signed-to-develop-three-trublue-total-house-care-territories-in-tampa-bay-2718371" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.trubluefranchise.com</a> to learn more about franchise opportunities.&nbsp;

Why This Former Accountant Signed to Develop Three TruBlue Total House Care Territories in Tampa Bay

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Tampa resident Diane Crowthers is applying her business skills after being an accountant for 25 years to now help the senior community by signing for three TruBlue territories.

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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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