Pinky Cole Reclaims Slutty Vegan Ownership After Near-Fatal Accident

Pinky Cole, founder of the popular Slutty Vegan restaurant chain, shared her transformative journey following a near-fatal car accident where a mattress smashed into her windshield while she was driving at 70 mph in Atlanta. This incident served as a wake-up call, prompting her to reevaluate her priorities amidst ongoing business struggles, including significant financial losses and a corporate overhead of about $10 million. In early 2025, she underwent a global restructuring of Slutty Vegan, which resulted in her losing ownership of the company she built. However, by March 2025, Cole successfully regained ownership under a new name, 'Ain't Nobody Coming to See You, Otis,' and revealed plans for a fresh direction, including new locations and a documentary about her journey. Cole's experience highlights the challenges entrepreneurs, especially Black founders, face in maintaining control over their businesses. Her story underscores resilience in overcoming setbacks and the importance of personal reflection in the entrepreneurial journey.