Cynthia Culpepper

CEO/Chairman

Galardi Group

United States

Professional Summary

Cynthia Galardi Culpepper is the Chairman and CEO of The Galardi Group in Irvine, California. The Galardi Group was founded in 1961 by Cynthia's late husband, John Galardi. The company began as a single Wienerschnitzel hot dog stand in Wilmington, California. The Galardi Group franchises popular brands such as Wienerschnitzel, The Original Hamburger Stand, and Tastee Freez. It currently has over 300 outlets, mainly on the West Coast. Cynthia became the Chairman and CEO of the company in 2013 after the death of her husband and is working with management to expand his company vision and to maintain family ownership. Cynthia aspires to continue to build new stores, becoming one of the most recognized franchises in the country, and hopes to grow internationally.

Skills

Specialization

Marketing; Business; Franchise; Sales; Food Preparation; Restaurants; Largest hot dog chain