Panda Express

Licensing Opportunities

By becoming a Panda Express license partner, you join our Panda Express Family, the largest family owned American Chinese food chain in the United States. We look for inspiring business leaders and food service providers who prioritize great operations, growth, and giving back to their people and communities

Be part of America's favorite Chinese restaurant

Licensing with Panda Express offers a world of possibilities. At Panda, we believe there is no best, only better and are continuously looking for opportunities to grow. When you license with Panda, you grow with us. We invite you to be part of the most beloved fast casual Chinese brand and discover all the benefits that follow.


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    Lucrative Business Model

    Our license model offers a win-win scenario in which both Panda and our license partners profit from expanding the business.

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    Best in Class Licensing Program

    Over the years, Panda has developed best practices that have created our robust licensing program. We will walk with you every step of the way and provide you with all the tools you need to successfully open and operate a Panda Express restaurant.

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    Panda Family

    We believe license partners are more than just partners, they’re part of the Panda family. When you license with Panda, we aim to grow together long term. We value the right partnerships and take great care in selecting licensees. With a mutual fit, we welcome partners into the Panda family with growth opportunities for years to come.

Panda Express Licensing Venues

Panda Express offers licensing opportunities in the venue types below.

  • Casino
  • College & University
  • Airports
  • Travel Plazas/Travel Centers
  • Theme Parks/Amusement Parks
  • Military Bases
  • Non-traditional Spaces
  • Corporate Campuses
  • Hospitals
  • Stadiums
  • Food Courts
  • Train Stations

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