Meet the Family | Rosaleen Doherty

Right at Home, Franchise Owner, Rosaleen Doherty

Since 2002, Rosaleen Doherty, Jay Kenney, and their daughter Gabrielle Kenney have operated four Right at Home territories across eastern Massachusetts and into Portland, Maine. They had decided, after the infamous terror attacks on 9/11, to change careers and run a business that was a part of their community. Finding the right opportunity led them to Right at Home. We hope you enjoy their interview.

Meet the Family | Don Orlando

Don Orlando, Meet the Family, Melanie Amore, Right at Home

Don Orlando, a Right at Home franchise owner since 2011, shared his journey in franchising. He and his wife Peggy, who is also part-owner, manage two territories north of Baltimore. Initially, they faced financial challenges but found fulfillment in their work. Their sons, initially skeptical, now want to take over the business. Don emphasized the importance of customer service, the support from the corporate office, and the satisfaction of making a significant impact on clients’ lives. He advised potential franchisees to follow the model, keep it simple, and focus on customer service.

We hope you enjoy this Franchisee interview.

Meet the Family | Vladimir Zarkhin – Newton, Massachusetts

Vladimir Zarkhin, Meet the Family, Right at Home, Jenna Gonser

Vladimir Zarkhin, a Right at Home franchisee in Newton, Massachusetts, has been in business for 22 years. Jenna Gonser, Franchise Development Director, talks with Vladimir about his background and what he enjoys about being a Right at Home franchisee. Before Right at Home, Zarkhin was an engineer with a master’s degree from Boston University. He entered the senior care industry for its business potential and social mission. Zarkhin values the unique challenges and victories each day brings, particularly the positive impact on clients and their families.

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1851Franchise: Franchisee Spotlight – Ben Solomon

Ben Solomon, Seattle, Washington, 1851Franchise, Right at Home, Franchisee Spotlight

After being franchisees for over two decades, Ben Solomon and his brother, Jay Solomon, are adding a fourth territory in the Seattle region to reach more families in need of services as in-home care costs rise and more seniors require support.

To learn more about franchise ownership, as well as other franchise owners’ experiences, visit https://rightathomefranchise.com

1851Franchise: Franchisee Spotlight – David Shultz

David Shultz, Right at Home, 1851, El Paso, Texas, Franchisee Spotlight

After decades of helping schools with fundraising, David Shultz found a deeper purpose in senior care, joining his brother, Tim, to bring Right at Home’s mission to El Paso, Texas. Learn more about his Right at Home franchise journey.

To learn more about franchise ownership, as well as other franchise owners’ experiences, visit https://rightathomefranchise.com

1851Franchise: Franchisee Spotlight – Brian Maroney & Chris Campbell

Brian Maroney, Chris Campbell, Right at Home, Cherry Hill, franchise

With deep roots in the senior care industry and a shared commitment to making a difference, Brian Maroney and Chris Campbell, longtime Right at Home franchisees, are expanding their reach to the South Jersey Suburb of Cherry Hill. Learn more about their Right at Home franchise journey.

To learn more about franchise ownership, as well as other franchise owners’ experiences, visit https://rightathomefranchise.com

1851Franchise: Right at Home Honors Caregivers Worldwide

Kulaea Kay Tau, National Caregiver of the Year, Right at Home, Palo Alto, CA

Right at Home bestowed its highest caregiver honor on Kulaea (Kay) Tau, a caregiver with Right at Home – Peninsula in Palo Alto, California, as the 2025 Right at Home National Caregiver of the Year. They were also proud to celebrate 12 additional Regional and International Caregivers of the Year recipients for their achievements and thank them for their unwavering commitment to caregiving during its annual conference in Omaha, where the company was founded 30 years ago.

To learn more about franchise ownership, as well as other franchise owners’ experiences, visit https://rightathomefranchise.com

Meet the Family | Carla Shepherd, Wichita, KS & Edmond, OK

Right at Home, Carla Shepherd, Meet the Family, Jenna Gosner

Carla Shepherd, owns Right at Home franchises in Wichita, Kansas, and Edmond, Oklahoma, with her family. She transitioned from managing an X-ray department at Saint Francis Hospital to co-owning the franchise after her sister recommended it. She values the support system provided by Right at Home, emphasizing the importance of sticking to the established programs for success. Carla also cherishes the close relationships formed between caregivers, clients, and their families.

We hope you enjoy this Franchisee interview.