Andrew Cherng | |
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| Born | Jin Chang Cherng April 1948 (age 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Baker University (BS) University of Missouri (MS) |
| Occupation(s) | entrepreneur, restaurateur, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founder of the Panda Express restaurant chain |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 [1] |
| Parent | Ming-Tsai Cherng (father) |
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Andrew Cherng (Chinese: 程正昌; pinyin: Chéng Zhèngchāng;[2] pronounced /ˈtʃɜːrŋ/; 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]
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- ^ "About Panda Restaurant Group". Panda Restaurant Group. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10.
- ^ "The Forbes 400 List 2024 - The Richest People in America Ranked". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-04.