[ March 04, 2024 ] [ROSEMEAD, CA] - Panda Express®, the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S., is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Jasper, GA, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and the first lucky 88 guests to receive a free Panda Express branded t-shirt!

Note: It's also a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of North Georgia. Order out or dine in and Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia will get a portion of the sales on March 7, 2024 from 9:30 am - 10:00 pm. Show flyer in-store or use code 369669 when ordering on the app.

Located in Jasper at 1087 Noah Dr., the new Panda Express location offers Panda's iconic dishes, including the world-famous The Original Orange Chicken®, award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, guest-favorite Broccoli Beef entree, and - returning to the menu - Firecracker Shrimp, a flavor-packed better-for-you option made with seared wok-fired shrimp, fresh vegetables and the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine.

"Our entire Panda team is grateful to serve the Jasper community by providing new jobs and supporting local organizations through fundraising opportunities," said Ben Yang, Panda Express Area Coach of Operations. "We hope to be a lasting part of the community and welcome all guests into our doors to try our American Chinese favorites and discover their own."

The new location features an updated store design for the restaurant chain, known as Panda Home. The model incorporates design elements inspired by traditional Chinese architecture and traditions with modern motifs that tells the unique story of Panda Express. Panda recognizes consumer habits have changed over the last three years and to meet the needs of guests' evolved lifestyles, the updated store design creates efficiencies for operators and diners to accommodate the increased demand for online ordering and drive-thru channels.

Job Opportunities Abound for Local Residents

As a family-owned and operated company committed to supporting the communities it serves, Panda has set out to create multiple employment opportunities for local residents, offering one of the highest starting wages in the restaurant industry and comprehensive benefits. A majority of Panda General Managers earn $100,000 annually.

Since 2021, Panda has hired nearly 40,000 new associates and continues to hire more. Associates will grow professionally, personally, and financially at Panda, as the company provides a wide range of training programs, as well as professional and personal development courses through the University of Panda.

Wages start at $16 per hour for all front of house hires, as well as $17 per hour for all new back of house hires. Panda is nationally recognized as a top employer by Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place to Work Certification and PEOPLE's Companies That Care list. Those interested in a career with Panda Express can visit Pandacareers.com.

At each Panda Express location, associates ring a bell each time a guest donates to the Panda Cares® in-store donation box. Panda Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, donates 100 percent of the funds collected to local nonprofit organizations that support the health and education needs of underserved youth.

Any organization registered as a nonprofit/501(c)(3)/tax-exempt organization can sign up for the Neighborhood Fundraisers, and Panda donates 20% of pre-tax event sales from in-person and online orders submitted through the Panda Express website or mobile app at the selected Panda location. Organizations can learn more about fundraising opportunities here.

STORE HOURS
Sunday from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm
(with drive-thru open until 10 pm)

Monday through Thursday, from 10 am to 9:30 pm
(with drive-thru open until 10 pm)

Friday through Saturday, from 10 am to 10 pm
(with drive-thru open until 10:30 pm)

For more information on Panda Express, please visit Pandaexpress.com.