Panda Express
EST. 1983 · Rosemead, California
US UNITS2,3762025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS2,4002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %2%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
01Our Coverage
Latest
Panda puts brisket at the center of its summer barbecue dish
Panda schedules Cantonese BBQ Brisket for June 2 through August 10, while supplies last. Point and flat cuts and a char siu-style glaze define the summer dish.
Sep 15, 2026
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02About the Brand
American Chinese fast-food chain
1,878
2019
1,929
2020
1,994
2021
2,045
2022
2,148
2023
2,218
2024
2,376
2025
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