Panda Express

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What to know about Panda Express franchise? Panda Express is a fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain with more than 2,000 locations across the United States. Panda Express is best known for its Chinese-American cuisines, such as Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef. The Panda Express menu also includes other Asian-inspired dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and SweetFire Chicken Breast. In addition to Panda's signature entrees, the menu features a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sides, and desserts. Panda Express was founded in 1983 in Rosemead, California. The Panda Express brand is a casual, fast-food variation of corporate sibling Panda Inn (a chain of upscale, table service restaurants). Panda Express also operates in Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, El Salvador, Philippines, South Korea, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. The first location in Mexico opened in Mexico City in September 2011. Panda Express is based in Rosemead, CA. Scroll down to learn more! How much does a Panda Express franchise cost? Are you wondering how much is a Panda Express franchise? Before starting a Panda Express franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business. The minimum investment amount required to open a Panda Express franchise is $426,700 and can go all the way up to $2,404,000. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Panda Express business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Panda Express franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Panda Express business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income. After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Panda Express franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.