Recently at the Hybrid Panda Leadership Conference, our Co-Founder and Co-CEO Andrew Cherng spoke about the discipline behind great leadership: doing the little things exceptionally well, every day. From how we serve our guests to how we use our time and show up for one another, these lessons continue to shape our culture and performance. Click through for highlights from Andrew’s H-PLC remarks.
Salina thought it was just a part-time job. Panda saw a future leader. "From the beginning, my leaders saw potential in me long before I saw it in myself, and they were committed to helping me grow. It wasn’t criticism; it was care. Here are some of the highlights from my journey: 🎓 Earned my bachelor’s and master’s in psychology. 🚀 Promoted to Shift Leader, Assistant Manager, and General Manager. 🚗 Bought a second car and working toward buying my first home." 👉 Click here to apply or refer to Panda: https://lnkd.in/dWmRGEh hashtag#PandaProud hashtag#CareerGrowth hashtag#CareerOpening *The above Story is from a real associate and shares their personal experience. Individual experience and career path may vary. The Story is not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results.
We’re proud to share that Panda has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company for the 7th consecutive year! 🎉 This milestone is powered by our incredible associates who bring our mission of inspiring better lives to life every day. Thank you, #OneTeamPanda. 🐼💛 Discover what makes Panda a #GreatPlaceToWork: https://lnkd.in/eYSQ_pXH Explore opportunities with us: www.PandaCareers.com #GPTW #GPTWCertified #PandaProud
At Panda, opportunity changes careers and shapes lives. What started as a first job for Joshua became a lifelong calling. Joshua’s journey shows the power of saying “yes” to challenges, to people, and to your own potential. From part-time beginnings to leading with purpose, Joshua’s story reminds us that growth isn’t always a straight line, but it’s always worth the climb. Watch the video: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7391897120389148672
Panda's 2025 Year in Review: Growing Together All month long, we’re taking time to pause and celebrate all we’ve accomplished together in 2025. At Panda, one of our values is continuous growth. Watch this video to see how we grew this year: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7412192409637249024
Panda’s 2025 Year in Review: Celebrating a Culture of Care We’re taking time to pause and celebrate all we accomplished together in 2025. At Panda, a culture of care is foundational to who we are and what continuously drives us to invest in opportunities, support, and experiences that help our associates thrive. Here are some of the milestones we're proud of: ✨ Compensation & Rewards: We’ve continued to elevate our Total Rewards offerings and according to our 2025 Great Place To Work US Index Survey, 79% of our associates feel they are paid fairly for their work, which is 6 points higher than the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® average. 📚 Growth Opportunities: As of 2025, Panda has awarded $2.1 million in scholarships to support educational advancement and invested $4.7 million through our learning benefits fund, expanding access to ongoing personal and professional development. 🤝 Sense of Belonging: We hosted our 2025 Leaders Conference in Dallas, Texas bringing together more than 2,500 leaders to honor our history, celebrate our journey, and reinforce what it means to be a company "Built to Last". 💓 Giving Culture: Our Panda Associate Assistance Fund continued to grow through associate generosity, fundraising efforts, and Panda-sponsored initiatives, providing critical financial support to associates facing unexpected hardships during times of need. Thank you to our incredible Panda family for making 2025 another year to remember!
Panda's 2025 Year in Review: Telling Panda's Story As we welcome in a new year, we're taking time to pause and celebrate the moments that brought comfort, joy, and connection to our guests in 2025. From cultural storytelling to innovative digital experiences, here are some of our favorite highlights. ❤️Lunar New Year: Our short film "The Invitation" launched a new chapter of storytelling with our beloved aunties, asking the heartwarming question, "Have you eaten yet?" The campaign earned Ad Age's 2025 Campaign of the Year (Silver). 🎤 Pandaoke: This one-of-a-kind karaoke pop-up traveled to select Panda Express locations across the nation, transforming our stores into lively community gathering spaces through May and June. 🥢Wok Wednesday: We introduced a new weekly gamified experience in the Panda Rewards app, making Wednesday the most delicious day of the week. The app also earned the #1 rating for digital ordering across the QSR industry for the second year in a row, as recognized in the Ipsos Channel Check-In QSR Mobile Ordering Study. 🥡Limited Time Offers: We shook up our menu, offering guests four craveable limited time offers this year, including our current LTO, Crispy Sesame Shrimp & Beef. This new and adventurous entrée delivers a bold and flavorful American Chinese flavor fusion, combining two fan-favorites into one dish. Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7407130113357660160
Panda’s 2025 Year in Review: A Workplace Powered by People & Purpose All month long, we’re taking time to pause and celebrate all we’ve accomplished together in 2025. This year, Panda was honored with three national recognitions that reflect the purpose-driven culture we work hard to cultivate every day. 🌟Great Place To Work-Certified: Achieved certification for the 6th consecutive year, reaffirming the trust, pride, and belonging felt across our organization. 🏅Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®: Ranked #51 in the nation, recognizing our commitment to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and thrive. 💖PEOPLE® Companies that Care: Celebrated for our culture of compassion and our dedication to serving our people and communities with heart. Thank you to all our amazing associates for embodying our mission of inspiring better lives and making this all possible. You are the reason Panda continues to be a great place to work! Learn more about why we're a #GreatPlaceToWork 🙌: https://lnkd.in/eYSQ_pXH #PandaProud #OneTeamPanda
Panda’s 2025 Year in Review: Giving Back, Growing Together All month long, we’re taking time to pause and celebrate all we’ve accomplished together in 2025. Panda Cares continued to make a lasting impact, thanks to the generosity of our associates, guests, and partners. Together, we turned compassion into action and hope into reality. 🍽️ Nourishing Communities: Over 76,000 meals served to support underserved youth, educators, and communities hit by natural disasters. 🏥 Creating Safe Havens: Launched 36 new Panda Cares Centers of Hope, bringing our total to 209 safe spaces where young patients and students can dream, learn, and thrive. 🌟National Impact: Celebrated 5 years of partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, investing $62M and serving 1.1M youth nationwide. We also celebrated a milestone of $200 million raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 📚 Inspiring Futures: Granted $1.5M in scholarships to 400 exceptional students through Panda Cares Scholars Program. 💖 Responding with Compassion: Donated $750K to wildfire relief and provided 2,500+ meals to first responders and families in need. Thank you to everyone who helps make our giving efforts a success! #PandaCares #GivingBack
In celebration of Veterans Day, our Panda community came together for “Honoring Service and Inspiring Leadership,” a meaningful conversation led by facilitator Billy To, CRFP, featuring panelists Andrew Munoz, Josh Hartman, and Robert Burgess, LTC(R), PMP. We were honored to welcome Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins, DBA, from the Wounded Warrior Project, who shared his powerful story of resilience, from overcoming personal tragedy and military challenges to becoming a leader and advocate for veterans. Dr. Jenkins reminded us of the importance of community, authentic leadership, and supporting mental wellness through empathy and belonging. Our panelists shared their own experiences of transitioning from military to civilian life, emphasizing the leadership values of “Mission First, People Always,” that deeply align with Panda’s culture of Belonging, Community, and Growth. A heartfelt thank you to all our veterans for your service, and to everyone who joined us in learning, reflecting, and honoring those who lead with courage both in and out of uniform. #VeteransDay #Leadership #WoundedWarriorProject
