Panda in the Community

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1. All figures are based on reports generated from Panda’s internal systems. Data collected is limited to Panda Express® stores in the U.S., U.S. territories, and Canada. The figures displayed show high-level numbers, and figures may be higher than they are shown.
2. “Organizations Supported” figure reflects the high-level number of non-profit organizations and schools, referred to as partners, registered as account holders for Panda Express® Community Marketing programs as of YTD.
3. “Donated” figure reflects the high-level amount donated from Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. to non-profit organizations and account holder partners who held a fundraiser event at a Panda Express® location from 2010 – YTD. This does not include the donations from Panda Cares® Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. and a 501(c) 3 nonprofit.
4. “Kids Inspired” figure reflects the high-level number of children who participated in the Lunar New Year, Read with Me, Achievement Award, and School Lunch programs 2020 - YTD based on actual registration or enrollment count. The School Lunch program number is calculated based on the number of meals provided.
5. “Events Supported” figure reflects the high-level total number of fundraiser events held between 2010 – YTD and Lunar New Year Program held between 2019 - YTD
6. “Jobs” figure reflects the high-level total number of employees who work for the Panda Express® brand as of YTD. The figure does not include brands managed by Panda Restaurant Group: Panda Inn®, Ippudo®, Raising Cane’s®, Wasabi®, Uncle Tetsu®, Yakiya®, Hibachi San®.
7. “Restaurants” figure reflects the high-level total number of Panda Express® company-owned and licensee locations in the U.S., U.S. territories, and Canada YTD. This does not include international Panda Express® stores, with the exception of Canada.
8. This site is intended to provide information to the public about the impact that Panda® and our programs have in their communities across the U.S., U.S. territories, and Canada. It is not intended for use or reliance by any investors, prospective investors, franchisees, or prospective franchisees.