Pinky Cole and her vegan burger brand “Slutty Vegan” were getting a lot of attention when it all started back just a few years ago. And now, once again, she is in the headlines, but actually for the wrong reasons. See, there is this Slutty Vegan Lawsuit lingering right now, and the company is actually facing a lot of financial issues, and that’s why she is once again in the headlines. So, let’s talk about this case and try to understand what went wrong with her and her company/brand.
From Fast Growth to Financial Trouble
Slutty Vegan was initially a food truck in 2018 and rapidly gained viral attention. After that, it spread to 14 restaurants in different states, with the number of locations increasing. However, by the beginning of 2025, the company was running into financial problems.
The company was going over ten million dollars more than what it was making. In February 2025, Pinky Cole handed over the ownership to another person with the aim of sorting out the financial chaos. Then, just a month later, she bought the business back under a new company name:
“Ain’t Nobody Coming to See You, Otis LLC.” Yes, that’s the real name.
Eventually, multiple restaurants were closed due to the situation. The new Slutty Vegan store that was going to be at the Atlanta airport was also called off. The signs were pretty obvious that the company was facing serious difficulties.
The Atlanta Rent Lawsuit (Edgewood Avenue Dispute)
In the middle of August 2025, Asana Partners, a company that is the owner of multiple commercial properties in Atlanta, brought a case against Slutty Vegan. The point of contention? The rent that had not been paid.
Two restaurants were involved:
- Slutty Vegan (Edgewood Ave)
- The Morning After (also linked to Pinky Cole)
The plaintiff claims that the company was in arrears with a total of $87,312.65, which included unpaid rent, late fees, and interest. The monthly rent exceeded $13,000, and the balance kept increasing.
Here’s what happened:
- The leases for these restaurants were signed back in 2019.
- In July 2025, they were assigned to another company, SV Franchise LLC, also linked to Pinky Cole.
- That new company didn’t pay either, so the landlord decided to take legal action.
Slutty Vegan went the route of an “assignment for the benefit of creditors” rather than opting for the bankruptcy route. It is a lawful process for paying off liabilities without a complete bankruptcy proceeding.
The Brooklyn Wage Lawsuit (Employee Payment Issues)
In April 2025, the situation at Slutty Vegan took a legal turn as three ex-staff members from the Brooklyn branch sued the company. These three employees, Latoya Adams, Davaughn Clarke, and Branden Cook, alleged that:
- Their promised bonuses weren’t paid.
- Overtime wages were either incorrect or missing.
- Paychecks were inconsistent.
In August 2025, the parties managed to come to an agreement. The three workers were told that they would share $10,000 from Slutty Vegan as a total compensation. The decision has been made, awaiting ratification by the court.
Another Ongoing Lawsuit (Atlanta, 2022)
This isn’t the first time Pinky Cole’s business has faced legal trouble.
In November 2022, a lawsuit was filed by the employees of Bar Vegan in Atlanta (Pinky Cole was also associated with the place). They alleged:
- Management withheld tips.
- They weren’t paid the federal minimum wage.
This lawsuit is still active, but reports suggest it’s now close to being settled.
Pinky Cole said in public that these allegations were not true. She pointed out that if she were on a mission to assist people, then it wouldn’t be logical for her to take money from her employees.
