Panda Express

$PENXF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryAsian Food
Locations2,607
Franchisee Count181
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$514,500
Item 7 Midpoint$1,895,000
Item 7 High$3,275,500
Royalty FeesEach Royalty Period you pay us 8% or as otherwise established, unless it is less than the minimum Royalty amount, which is currently $4,000.
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open4
ParentPanda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Founded1983
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business42
Began Franchising1995
HQRosemead, CA
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone626-799-9898
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Citadel Panda Express, Inc. offers licenses for the development and operation of Panda Express Restaurants, which are limited-service Chinese and Asian food restaurants offering on-premises dining and carry-out of gourmet Chinese and other Asian food items, beverages and related menu items.

Franchisees must maintain a POS system featuring a non-resettable grand total, and approved hardware/software including an iPad and temperature probe, with costs estimated between $16,000 and $25,000 for the system.

Citadel Panda Express, Inc. offers licenses for the development and operation of Panda Express Restaurants, which are limited-service Chinese and Asian food restaurants offering on-premises dining and carry-out of gourmet Chinese and other Asian food items, beverages and related menu items.

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