A new vegan burger chain with a provocative name is headed to Cincinnati
Slutty Vegan, founded by reality TV star Aisha "Pinky" Cole Hayes, who most recently appeared on Season 17 of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," has signed a franchise agreement to open a location in the Queen City.
The Cincinnati restaurant will be the brand's third location in Ohio, according to a news release. The company has not yet announced a location or opening date.
The franchise agreement was signed by Soul Republic Hospitality Group, led by founder Akin Affrica. The company also operates Slutty Vegan's planned Columbus and Cleveland locations.
"Cincinnati was always part of the plan for us," Affrica said in a statement. "After signing on for Cleveland and Columbus,
we saw firsthand how much demand there is for this brand in Ohio. Adding Cincinnati was an easy decision. We know the market, we know the guest, and we are ready to bring that same energy here."
The Columbus and Cleveland restaurants are expected to open in fall 2026. Additional details about the Cincinnati restaurant will be announced later.
Cole Hayes, a bestselling author and philanthropist, opened the first Slutty Vegan in Atlanta in 2018. Since then, the company has expanded from a single food truck to locations in Jonesboro, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; and Brooklyn, New York.
The menu features plant-based burgers, brisket sandwiches and cheesesteaks with names such as "One Night Stand" and "Fussy Hussy." The restaurant also serves fries, loaded fries, sweet potato pie and banana pudding, per The Columbus Dispatch.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Slutty Vegan, founded by 'Real Housewives' star, to open in Cincinnati
