Andrew Cherng (Chinese: z kcf ; pinyin: Chng Zhngchng; pronounced /t\rK/; born April 1948) is a Chinese-born American billionaire restaurateur. He is the founder and chairman of Panda Restaurant Group, based in Rosemead, California. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Panda Express.Panda Express is a subsidiary of the Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. The Panda Restaraunt Group was founded in 1973 by Andrew Cherng and his father, Ming-Tsai Cherng. Their first restaraunt chain they opened up is Panda Inn, in Pasadena, California.
