Pinky Cole

Pinky Cole is the founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan. [2][6][7] She is a prominent restaurateur and business leader based in Atlanta. [6][8] Cole launched her plant-based burger concept as a food truck in 2018. [8] The brand quickly expanded into a national phenomenon valued at 100 million dollars following a successful Series A funding round in 2022. [6] Before her success in the food industry, she worked as a television producer for programs such as The Maury Show. Cole is recognized for her strategic use of provocative marketing and community-focused initiatives. [6] She recently transitioned her business to a franchising model known as Slutty Vegan 2.0 to focus on sustainable growth. [9] In 2026, she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [3][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] She is also a dedicated philanthropist through the Pinky Cole Foundation. [10] Her foundation supports economic progress and educational opportunities in underserved communities. Cole is the author of the cookbook Eat Plants, B*tch and the leadership book I Hope You Fail.