How 3 Entrepreneurs Went From NFL Players To ‘Cupcake Guys’ As Owners Of A Gigi’s Cupcakes Location

In 2017, Griffin wanted to be an example of what players could do after they leave the league. While brainstorming business ideas over dinner with Orakpo and Hynson, Gigi’s Cupcakes was introduced as a venture. And the rest is history as they are now, “The Cupcake Guys.”

At the time, they were all in different phases of their careers. Hynson worked in banking, Orakpo was still played in the league, and Griffin had already retired.

Despite their respective journeys, franchising Gigi’s Cupcakes seemed to be the next best step. So, the founders later opened the bakery in Bee Cave, TX.