Panda Express Looking to Replace Pollo Tropical in Regency Park

Panda Express , the most significant Asian dining concept in the United States, is preparing to open a new location in Regency Park at 9370 Atlantic Blvd .

The company is looking to open a new location in the former home of Pollo Tropical in Regency Park, pending a city permit that is now in review, according to Jacksonville Daily Record . Candito Construction Corp. of Acworth, Georgia, recently submitted a permit application to retrofit the closed Pollo Tropical into a 3,785-square-foot Panda Express featuring 68 inside seats, a drive-thru, and no outdoor seating. There is no exact opening date for this location.

Earlier this year, Panda Express announced its partnership with GridPoint, a leading cleantech company that decarbonizes commercial buildings and accelerates the transition to a sustainable energy future. With nearly 2,500 locations and 50,000 associates, Panda Express will deploy GridPoint Intelligence to all U.S. locations during the next 18 months to optimize energy consumption, reduce energy costs, and ensure that all restaurants remain at maximum temperature comfort for their guests and associates throughout varied climate conditions year-round.

“We have sought solutions that can deliver data-driven insights, automated energy efficiency, and immediate savings by monitoring and controlling energy consumption within our facilities in real-time and are excited to partner with GridPoint to roll out their energy management system across our store portfolio,” James Ku , chief development officer at Panda Restaurant Group, said in a press release . “Optimizing our buildings in this manner frees up time and resources for our associates to continue prioritizing our core mission, which is to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.”

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