Panda Express Defends American-Chinese Identity Amid Authenticity Debate
Panda Express co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng say authenticity is subjective and that their chain’s label of American Chinese food reflects a cultural blend; they note that what’s popular is driven by guests, highlight orange chicken as the top seller, and describe the brand’s growth to more than 2,500 locations while maintaining a family-influenced, customer-driven approach.