Panda Express Ribbon Cutting

What is the go-to food any day of the week, on holidays, and of course the morning after a night out? If you guessed Chinese food, you’d be correct! Panda Express has been serving freshly prepared American Chinese food with real ingredients since 1983. Launching in California, they have now spread to over 2,500 locations spanning across the United States and in eleven international countries. Here in Washington State alone, we have over 70 stores. Local to Pierce County, Spanaway just got their first Panda Express on August 15th!

Residents flooded the complex forming a line of several dozen people-deep, well before 8:00 o’clock in the morning! Guests were greeted by not only a giant blow-up Panda, but a mascot named ‘Pay’ ready to pose for a photo with a “thumbs-up”.  While waiting for the doors to open, they were also entertained by the talented Spanaway Lake High School Cheer Squad, ‘Sway’*. 
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The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber was able to introduce Josie Cervantes, Area Coach of Operations; Janine Lorenzo, Training Leader; along with several more Panda Family team members to commemorate the grand opening. After the speeches were given and the ribbon was cut, the first customer was welcomed and given a special prize from Pay for the accomplishment. Also, the first 88 guests were given a swag bag with a Panda Express branded t-shirt inside.

If you are wanting to indulge in some delicious American Chinese favorites such as The Original Orange Chicken or Chow Mein, head over to the newest Panda Express in Spanaway-nicknamed ‘Panda Home’ because it is an invitation into the store that which takes on traditional Chinese architecture elements. Things like red lanterns, a moon gate portal, Chinatown signs and more, gives the restaurant a sense of home and hospitality. Inside the store, guests can get a glimpse of who Panda Express is as a brand, experience the culture, and meet the Panda Family of associates.

*Each member of the squad gave verbal consent for photos/videos to be taken and shared.