Business
The move comes a year after she lost her business and subsequently reacquired it.
Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole, shown arriving at a 2025 event in Sandy Springs hosted by “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Kelli Ferrell, has filed for bankruptcy protection. (Rodney Ho/AJC)
Pinky Cole, the founder of vegan burger chain Slutty Vegan, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
It’s the latest in a tumultuous period for Cole’s businesses. Last year, she lost Slutty Vegan because of mounting debt, but subsequently reacquired it.
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Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneurship, and minority-owned businesses as well as innovation at Atlanta’s HBCUs.
Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneurship, and minority-owned businesses as well as innovation at Atlanta’s HBCUs.
