Andrew Cherng
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Cherng in 2014 | |
| Born | Jin Chang Cherng April 1948 (age 77) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Baker University (BS) University of Missouri (MS) |
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| Known for | Founder of the Panda Express restaurant chain |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Ming-Tsai Cherng (father) |
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Andrew Cherng (Chinese: 程正昌; pinyin: Chéng Zhèngchāng; pronounced /ˈtʃɜːrŋ/; born April 1948) is a Chinese-born Taiwanese-American billionaire restaurateur. He is the founder and chairman of Panda Restaurant Group, based in Rosemead, California. 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 February 2025, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$4 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.