Cindy Syracuse

Cindy Syracuse is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)for BurgerFi International Inc., owner of leading fast casual brand Burger Fi and the casual dining pizza brand Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings. Cindy is an award-winning dynamic marketing executive and visionary leader with over 25 years of restaurant and retail experience.

Prior to joining BurgerFi, as the Chief Marketing Officer for University of St. Augustine Health Sciences Cindy was responsible for the strategic re-branding of the University as well as launching new digital and social media campaigns. Cindy held senior marketing positions at renowned food and beverage companies, such as TGIFridays, Bob Evans and Burger King where she honed her expertise in the industry and created innovative promotions and advertising campaigns including the original The King ads for Burger King. In addition, she led the Restaurant Group at Zimmerman Agency where her clients included Firehouse Subs, White Castle, Boston Market and Ashley Furniture. She has a proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative marketing strategies, customer-centric initiatives, and effective digital engagement. Her ability to connect with consumers on a deeper level and deliver exceptional brand experiences has earned her a reputation for excellence in the marketing industry.

Cindy holds a master’s degree in communications from Florida International University and a bachelor's degree in English from State University of New York at Oneonta and continues to stay involved in the industry as a thought leader and speaker at marketing conferences, an educator as an adjunct professor and franchise partner of Firehouse Subs with 10 locations in the greater Dallas area.