Asian News & Media
Pei Wei Asian Diner opens in the Hoosier State
April 21, 2011
Pei Wei Asian Diner will open its first Indiana location at Indianapolis' Glendale Mall on April 25.
read nowChipotle plans summer opening of ShopHouse Asian Kitchen
April 11, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill has made public additional details for its new restaurant concept slated to open this summer. The concept, ShopHouse Southeast Asian…
read nowNoodles & Co. signs 8-unit development deal
March 28, 2011
Noodles & Company has announced a new development agreement with franchise group Prairie Pasta Company Inc., an affiliate of Border States Management Inc.
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U.S. restaurants join Japan earthquake relief effort
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
Chains and independents are sponsoring promotions and contributing funds to help with the earthquake/tsunami recovery.
read nowPanda Express to match American Red Cross and Tzu Chi Foundation proceeds
March 22, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has announced a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief in Japan. Panda Restaurant…
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download nowSodexo partners with Mai Pham to launch Star Ginger
March 1, 2011
Sodexo Inc. has signed a 10-year master retail license agreement with celebrity chef Mai Pham to bring her latest concept, Star Ginger Asian Grill & Noodle…
read nowPanda Express founders pledge $2.5 million
February 28, 2011
Andrew and Peggy Cherng, founders of Panda Restaurant Group, have pledged $2.5 million to Cal Poly Pomona's Collins College of Hospitality Management.
read nowPho expands executive team
February 20, 2011
Vietnamese restaurant group Pho has appointed Zoe Tindall as its first financial director. Tindall is a former finance director of Yo! Sushi.
read nowSushi bar How Do You Roll? opening in San Antonio
February 20, 2011
The San Antonio Business Journal reports that Austin-based maki sushi bar How Do You Roll? will open in San Antonio this spring.
read nowP.F. Chang's names Lane Cardwell as CEO
February 13, 2011
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., operator of P.F. Chang's restaurants and Pei Wei Asian Diner, has announced that former board member F. Lane Cardwell will…
read nowChipotle earnings: Recession, what recession?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
February 10, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.
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Panda Express on expansion fast track
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.
read nowPei Wei blogger embarks on international journey
January 19, 2011
Pei Wei Asian Diner was looking for a blogger to join its executive chef on an 18-day culinary tour across Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea.
read nowPanda Express returns Firecracker Chicken LTO
January 18, 2011
Panda Express, the nation’s leader in Asian dining experiences, kicks off the 2011 Chinese New Year holiday by bringing back a special menu item for a limited…
read nowPanda Restaurant Group picks talent management provider
January 6, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has tapped Taleo Corporation to provide its on-demand talent management solutions for recruiting, onboarding, assessments and…
read nowPick Up Stix rings in 2011 with new owner
December 20, 2010
Carlson Restaurant Inc. has sold its 74-unit chain Pick Up Stix to Lorne Goldberg, principal of West Coast Capital.
read nowGenghis Grill expands to southern U.S.
December 13, 2010
Genghis Grill has announced the expansion of four more restaurants in Moore, Okla., Sandy Springs, Ga., Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Texarkana, Texas. These new…
read nowPanda Express rolls out major growth plan
November 28, 2010
Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian segment "under-realized." Most Asian food business comes from full-service…
read nowFastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 11, 2010
FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.
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