Ben Bartnikowski
Owner, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bigfoot Forestry
Rock Hill, South Carolina
About Ben
Ben Bartnikowski is the owner and founder of Bigfoot Forestry, LLC, and its Chief Executive Officer. As Ben puts it, none of this would be possible without the team, friends new and old, and family.
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh, Ben took walks in the woods with his grandfather looking for Bigfoot, some of the best memories he has of him. After his family moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina, he did the same with his own daughter and son.
Ben came from a background in marketing. When the corporate way of business turned transactional, he left to start something built on relationships. What better name for a company in the woods than Bigfoot Forestry? That’s how the tagline was born: “Nowhere to Hide.”
- RoleOwner, founder & CEO
- Based inRock Hill, South Carolina
- FranchisingOwn a Bigfoot in your area
What Bigfoot Forestry does
- Forestry mulching
- Brush clearing
- Fence line and easement clearing
- Lot and property cleanup
Under Ben’s leadership, Bigfoot Forestry was featured in Franchise Journal’s Top Brands of 2025 and in USA Today for sustainable forestry mulching.
Articles & Case Studies by Ben
- Bigfoot Forestry Marks 5 Years of Family-First Land Management: Featured in International Business Times
- Bigfoot Forestry Featured in Franchise Journal’s Top Brands of 2025
- Bigfoot Forestry Featured in USA Today for Sustainable Forestry Mulching
- Why Forestry Mulching Is One of Today’s Most Unique Franchise Opportunities
Thinking about owning a Bigfoot in your area?
Ben and the franchise support team would love to talk with you.