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Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,765 total reviews)
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Andrew & Peggy Cherng

82% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Panda Restaurant Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,765 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Panda Restaurant Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews
4.0
Sep 7, 2025

Easy and good first job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Chopped and prepped veggies, served customers - menu is simple, not much to memorize

Cons

- low pay, only good as a temporary job

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Panda Express has been a great place to gain hands-on skills and connect with guests. Our goal is to make every role—whether part-time or long-term—an opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success in your career journey!
3.0
Sep 7, 2025

Panda Express

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good management Training Good benefits

Cons

Toxic environment Micromanaging Fast paced

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
10mo
We’re glad to hear you’ve experienced supportive leadership, helpful training, and strong benefits as part of your role at Panda. We recognize that the fast-paced nature of our restaurants can feel challenging at times, and we value your feedback as we keep working toward fostering an environment where our associates can thrive.
5.0
Sep 7, 2025

Growth Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People-friendly; stable company; fair salary; privately-owned

Cons

Not easy to get a promotion.

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Panda Restaurant Group Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Panda. We’re proud that our people-first culture, stability, and commitment to fair compensation made a positive impact during your career here. We also value your perspective on growth opportunities, and we’ll continue focusing on ways to support our associates’ long-term development and advancement.
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