Next Day Access Opens New Franchise Location in Rochester, New York

Mobility and accessibility solutions provider expands with new locally-owned franchise

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Next Day Access, a national leader in mobility and accessibility solutions, has announced the opening of a new franchise location in Rochester, New York. The franchise is owned and operated by a team of industry veterans - Kevin Leary, Jeffrey Benjamin, Scott Mess, and Brad Hewitt - who bring over 60 years of combined experience in the residential and commercial accessibility space.

Why it matters

The opening of the new Next Day Access franchise in Rochester highlights the growing demand for customized mobility and accessibility solutions as the population ages and more individuals seek to maintain their independence and quality of life. The franchise model allows Next Day Access to expand its reach and provide responsive, expert service tailored to local community needs.

The details

The new Next Day Access Rochester location will offer a range of accessibility products and services, including wheelchair ramps, stairlifts, bathroom safety modifications, grab bars, and other customized solutions for residential and commercial clients throughout the greater Western New York area. The franchise owners were driven by a goal of aligning their professional work with their personal values, and they are committed to delivering responsive service, expert assessments, and tailored solutions to meet each individual's unique needs.

  • Next Day Access Rochester, NY will open on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • The remaining two Next Day Access franchise locations under the same ownership team will have staggered opening dates.

The players

Kevin Leary

Co-owner of Next Day Access Rochester, NY, with over 20 years of experience in the accessibility industry, having worked his way up from installer to service manager to general manager in a family-owned business.

Jeffrey Benjamin

Co-owner of Next Day Access Rochester, NY, with a background in sales spanning payroll, computer hardware, and furniture, who joined Leary's family company and quickly proved to be a natural fit in the accessibility industry.

Scott Mess

Co-owner of Next Day Access Rochester, NY, with a construction background who previously worked as a lead installer and technician, before joining the Next Day Access team.

Brad Hewitt

Co-owner of Next Day Access Rochester, NY, who started out repairing small engines at a local hardware store before joining Leary's family business and becoming known for his customer service skills and ability to train new technicians.

Next Day Access

A national leader in accessibility and mobility solutions, serving residential and commercial clients across North America through a network of locally owned franchises.

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What they’re saying

“For years, we talked about what we would do differently if we had the chance, how we would streamline the customer experience, add a personal touch, and remove barriers for people who urgently need accessibility solutions. We found that alignment with Next Day Access. Their proven business model, strong community impact, and commitment to quality allowed us to combine our decades of hands-on experience with a framework that prioritizes the customer's well-being above all else.”

— Next Day Access Rochester, NY Owners (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The remaining two Next Day Access franchise locations under the same ownership team will have staggered opening dates following the initial Rochester, NY location.

The takeaway

The opening of the new Next Day Access franchise in Rochester, NY demonstrates the growing demand for personalized mobility and accessibility solutions, and the franchise model's ability to expand the reach of these services to local communities while maintaining a focus on quality, customer experience, and responsiveness to individual needs.