Panda Express® opens first drive-thru branch in the Philippines: The Sumulong Highway branch also marks its 100th international store

Prepare to savor mouthwatering American Chinese cuisine even while traveling. With the opening of its Sumulong Highway location, Panda Express®, the largest American Chinese dining concept in the world, finally opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Asia. The latest store, which is in Marikina City at the corner of Toyota Avenue and Sumulong Highway, is also the 100th international restaurant.

"We are excited to open the first Panda Express drive-thru store in Asia, allowing even more guests to experience our American Chinese cuisine. Our global Panda Family is thrilled to be celebrating this milestone with our Filipino guests who have shown us so much love since the opening of our first store in the country in late 2019." ~Doug Stalgren, Vice President of Panda Express International

In 2019, Jollibee Group formed JBPX Foods, Inc., a joint venture with Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (PRG) to bring the iconic US restaurant brand to the Philippines. The latest store opening is part of JBPX Foods, Inc.'s plans to open more stores across the country in response to guests’ demand for savory Panda Express dishes.

With its newest Sumulong Highway location, Panda Express continues to offer a variety of Chinese-inspired entrees, including the most popular The Original Orange Chicken®, a wok-tossed crispy chicken covered in sweet and tangy sauce; and Honey Walnut Shrimp, a mouthwatering entrée made with high-quality, crispy shrimp that is tossed in a honey sauce in a wok before being topped with glazed walnuts.

As soon as the drive-thru opened, there was a long line of cars waiting to order their favorite Panda Express items. A limited-edition Panda Bear was given to the first 100 drive-thru customers, and those who placed an order of at least P500 received a free pail of Medium Orange Chicken.

In addition, dine-in customers waited in line as early as 8 a.m. to sample their preferred Panda Express dishes. Marian Amurao and Bryle Lukban, the 100th dine-in customers, received a pail of Giant Orange Chicken as a special treat.

“I’m really happy a new Panda Express store has opened near me. I’ve always been a fan of the Original Orange Chicken and its Honey Walnut Shrimp.” ~Marian Amurao, One of the 100th dine-in customers, received a pail of Giant Orange Chicken as a special treat

 

“Since Panda Express opened its first store in Megamall, I have always craved for their dishes. Now that we have it near our place in Marikina, it’s really nice that I can order my favorite Panda Express meals anytime, either via drive thru or by dining in.” ~Bryle Lukban, One of the 100th dine-in customers, received a pail of Giant Orange Chicken as a special treat

 

To date, Panda Express is operating in over 2,400 locations worldwide, with stores in the Philippines, Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, El Salvador, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.

 

Fans can enjoy their Panda Express favorites while in the comfort of their own homes by ordering for delivery through order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ (Facebook) and @PandaExpressPH (Instagram).