Panda Express Coming to Round Rock

Chinese fast-casual giant Panda Express will soon build up a Round Rock location at 105 Deer Ridge Drive, according to recent pubilc records.

Public records examined by What Now Austin reveal that the “New construction from ground up of a 2700 sf drive thru restaurant” will cost an impressive $3,000,000 and reach completion in June 2025.

A brand that requires little introduction, Panda Express has built its reputation from its various classic offerings such as orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and broccoli beef, among many others. The brand is not just a favorite fast casual brand for take-away, but for catering large events as well.

Perhaps what is most notable about the brand, given its massive footprint, is that it remains family-owned by its original founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng, who started the company in 1983 in Glendale, California. As of 2023, the brand boasts over 2,230 stores worldwide.

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