The Hospitality Hangout · 2026-03-31 · 44 min
In this episode of The Hospitality Hangout, we dive deep into the incredible story of Pinky Cole, Founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan, and her journey in the hospitality industry. Learn how Pinky, a dynamic restaurant CEO, built a $100M hospitality business, experienced a major setback, and then successfully rebuilt smarter with Slutty Vegan 2.0. Pinky shares critical hospitality insider insights on why experience can matter more than the food itself, the challenges and opportunities she faced during rapid franchising growth, and strategies for sustainable restaurant growth. As a leader in hospitality leadership, she also discusses how she’s leveraging media appearances like Real Housewives of Atlanta to fuel brand awareness and hospitality business expansion. Tune in for invaluable lessons on franchising, brand resilience, and innovation in the hospitality industry. Whether you're a restaurant operator, hospitality executive, or emerging founder, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice to help you thrive in the competitive restaurant industry podcast space. Episode Credits:
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