Rick Sliwinski

After nearly four decades in the hospitality industry, Rick Sliwinski now helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their vision of business ownership into reality through franchising. His background spans 30 years in restaurant operations and eight years in food safety auditing, giving him a practical, real-world understanding of what it takes to run a successful business.
What drives Rick most is serving others. He takes the time to truly understand each person’s goals, values, and vision for their future, helping them find the right franchise fit—not just any fit. Whether someone is coming from corporate, hospitality, or exploring ownership for the first time, Rick brings both operational insight and a steady, people-first approach to every conversation.
  • Proud member of his church’s Host Team and leader of a men’s small group—serving others is at the core of who he is.
  • A true golf enthusiast who loves being “inside the ropes” volunteering at PGA Tour events.
  • Rhode Island native turned Charleston local (and once ranked 17th in the state for men’s duckpin bowling!).

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