Andrew Cherng

Andrew Cherng
程正昌
Born
Jin Chang Cherng

April 1948 (age 76)
NationalityAmerican
EducationBaker University (BS)
University of Missouri (MS)
Occupation(s)entrepreneur, restaurateur, philanthropist
Known forFounder of the Panda Express restaurant chain
Spouse
(m. 1975)
Children3 [1]
ParentMing-Tsai Cherng (father)
Andrew Cherng
Chinese程正昌
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChéng Zhèngchāng
Wade–GilesCh'eng2 Cheng4-ch'ang1

Andrew Cherng (Chinese: 程正昌; pinyin: Chéng Zhèngchāng;[2] pronounced /ˈɜːrŋ/; born April 1948) is a Chinese-born American billionaire restaurateur. He is the founder and chairman of Panda Restaurant Group, based in Rosemead, California.[3] He is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer (Co-CEO) of Panda Express. The Cherngs invest out of their family office, the Cherng Family Trust. As of October 2024, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$3.7 billion, making him one of the 400 wealthiest individuals in the world.[4]

  1. ^ Hirsch, Jerry (August 31, 2008), "Profile: Andrew Cherng, Panda Express founder", Seattle Times
  2. ^ "MEMBERS | Committee 100".
  3. ^ "About Panda Restaurant Group". Panda Restaurant Group. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10.
  4. ^ "The Forbes 400 List 2024 - The Richest People in America Ranked". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-04.