Panda Express News & Media

Panda Express partners with Fortnite Creative, Roblox

July 28, 2025

Panda Express has partnered with Media AOR The Many and playable media leader Super League to drop its Hot Orange Chicken dishes into immersive in-game…

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Boosting QSR app retention with machine learning

by Dario Sheikh — Head of Agency, Moloco

QSR brands struggle to retain app users after initial downloads, as traditional marketing focuses on installs rather than long-term engagement. Machine…

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Panda Express partners with gaming company NRG for Rocket League game

March 4, 2024

Panda Express has partnered with gaming and entertainment company NRG to focus on sports game Rocket League.

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Panda Express to hold elevated dining experience in LA, NYC

February 7, 2024

For four nights only at participating locations in Los Angeles (Feb. 13-14) and New York City (Feb. 16-17), Panda Express will transform two of its restaurants…

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Panda Express adds first-ever dessert to celebrate 40th anniversary

October 10, 2023

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Panda Express has added its first-ever dessert menu item, the Apple Pie Roll, according to a press release.

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Panda Express launches 1st point-based rewards program

May 31, 2023

Panda Express has launched Panda Rewards, its first points-based national rewards program. To encourage guests to sign up, the brand will offer registrants a…

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Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

January 31, 2023

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…

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Panda Express, DonorsChoose partner to bring Chinese New Year to students

December 13, 2022

"Lunar New Year is one of the most exciting times of the year in Asian culture, and every year, it presents an opportunity for us at Panda to create meaningful…

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Panda Express latest QSR ceasing Russian support

March 10, 2022

Panda Express is ceasing all corporate support to its three franchise locations in Russia in response to the Russian war against Ukraine.

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Panda Express celebrates Lunar New Year with specialty campaign

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Panda Express, a 2,200-unit family-owned American Chinese brand, has created a specialty game just in time for the Lunar New Year. Kevin Holmes, executive…

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Panda Express releases Good Fortune Arcade game

January 18, 2022

Panda Express has introduced the Good Fortune Arcade, an online 8-bit game developed for guests to interact with the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year.

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Panda Express pledges $5M to pediatric healthcare group

July 7, 2021

Panda Express has pledged $5 million to the California-based pediatric healthcare system, known as CHOC, as part of the Panda Cares Center of Hope…

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Panda Express named winner of FastCasual's Excellence in Food Safety award

May 19, 2021

Panda Express, which has over 2,000 locations, is the winner of the 2021 Excellence in Food Safety Award, presented Wednesday by FastCasual.com and Steritech.

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Panda Express investing $10M to fuel diversity efforts

May 5, 2021

Panda Express, America's largest family owned Asian QSR, is investing $10 million to support diversity efforts, according to a news release. The Panda…

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What's behind the Great QSR Store Reface

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

No need to tell Americans change is afoot as all they need do is take a look at some of their favorite local drive-thrus. But the changes happening in QSR…

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Panda Express tops F&B for health, safety measures

September 11, 2020

Panda Express ranked first in a national study of health and safety compliance measures in the food and beverage industry completed by consumer research…

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Panda Express launches in-house delivery to 'cut out the middleman'

June 17, 2020

Panda Express said it has contracted with a delivery services firm to add in-house delivery to its current third-party providers, including Uber Eats and…

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Panda Express gives hospital workers, first responders in-store discount

May 11, 2020

Panda Express said it is offering a 10-percent off "appreciation discount program" for hospital staff and first responders that starts this National Hospital…

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Panda Express starts 5-year process toward cleaner, healthier menu

March 4, 2020

Panda Express said it is making some major moves to improve its menu through a planned recipe elevation program that includes introduction of new ingredients…

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McDonald's welcomes Lunar New Year with red envelopes

January 22, 2020

In February, McDonald's will celebrate the Lunar New Year at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival by giving out those traditional lucky red envelopes…

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