Pinky Cole Hayes Announces Buy-Back Of Slutty Vegan

Pinky Cole Hayes, the founder of Atlanta-based restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, recently announced that she has bought back her business after experiencing cash-flow issues that led to her losing it earlier this year. Cole Hayes revealed that she fought for her company for a year and personally bankrolled it before ultimately losing it for just over a month. She expressed relief at being able to regain ownership of Slutty Vegan, stating that it rightfully deserves to be a billion-dollar brand.

In a recent Instagram video, Cole Hayes opened up about the emotional experience of trying to save her business during a global restructure in February. Despite facing challenges, she encouraged her followers to support the new owner before revealing that she had successfully repurchased the company herself. Slutty Vegan, known for its plant-based burgers with playful names like "Fussy Hussy" and "One Night Stand," has grown to a dozen locations in the South and Southeast of the USA since its founding in 2018.