Facing a Tough Job Market, More Gen Xers Turn to Entrepreneurship

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – (May 6, 2024) – Access Garage Doors, a leader in residential and commercial garage door services, is proud to announce its latest franchise opening in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new franchise, owned by Eric White, is set to cover the northern portion of Salt Lake County and Davis County, bringing professional, trustworthy, and quality garage door services to the community.

White, a seasoned professional with decades of experience, found himself at a crossroads when he was laid off at the age of 55. Not one to see this as a setback, White saw an opportunity to take control of his future, leveraging his extensive DIY skills, sales experience, and technical background to open his own Access Garage Doors franchise.

“In hindsight, I should have ventured into franchising right from the start," says White. "I'm incredibly excited for this opportunity, bringing a level of professionalism, trust, and quality to the garage door industry in Salt Lake City that only Access Garage Doors can offer. This is more than a business for me; it's about building something lasting for my family and solving problems for my community.”

The move to entrepreneurship for White comes at a time when Gen Xers face unique challenges in the job market, with leadership roles scarce and ageism a growing concern. Yet, Access Garage Doors presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs of any age to create their own careers and businesses while making a tangible impact in their communities. With a supportive network, Access Garage Doors is excited to welcome White and his family to the franchise family.

“After months of collaboration with Eric, our team holds unwavering faith that he and his family will bring the exceptional standard of Access Garage Doors service to the Salt Lake City community,” said Jesse Cox, CEO of Access Garage Doors. “Eric embodies the drive we seek in our franchise owners, ensuring a distinctively higher level of service delivery.”

As the first franchise location in Utah, this new location represents more than growth for the company. With White at the helm, it sends a message to other entrepreneurs that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams.

The Salt Lake City location is set to open on May 6, 2024.

To learn more about Access Garage Doors of Salt Lake City, visit https://www.accessdoorcompany.com/salt-lake-city-ut/
For information on Access Garage Doors franchise opportunities, please visit BestGarageDoorFranchise.com.

ABOUT ACCESS GARAGE DOORS Founded in 2005, Access Garage Doors provides service, installation, and sales of state-of-the-art residential and electric openers. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Access is a top-tier Master Authorized Dealer for one of the largest garage door manufacturers, Clopay, and is a top-tier LiftMaster Opener Dealer. Access also carries and services brands such as Amarr Doors, Genie, Craftsman, Chamberlain, Marantec, Sommer Hormann, Wayne Dalton, CHI, Raynor, Sears, Linear, Lynx, Overhead Door, Ideal Door, Windsor Door, Stanley, Door Link, and Ryobi brands. Access is a long-term member of the International Door Association and has been ranked in many of the top franchise lists by Entrepreneur. 