Panda Express Co-CEOs Peggy and Andrew Cherng Share Insights on 'The Panda Way' at CREATE Event

At the CREATE event for emerging restaurateurs, Panda Express co-founders Peggy and Andrew Cherng discussed their journey from opening a full-service restaurant in 1973 to developing a successful quick-service model. They highlighted early struggles that shaped their appreciation for customers and strategic decisions like locating stores near high-traffic areas such as mall escalators.

By Bret Thorn Thu, July 23, 2026 at 12:34 AM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Panda Express Co-CEOs Peggy and Andrew Cherng Share Insights on 'The Panda Way' at CREATE Event

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