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Peggy Cherng, the engineer behind McDonald's Chinese food

Panda Express es la mayor cadena de restaurantes asiáticos en EEUU por sus conocimientos tecnológicos. Leer

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Peggy Cherng, a self-made billionaire, has built Panda Express into one of the largest fast-food chains in the US, with over 2,500 locations and annual revenues of around $7 billion. Cherng, an engineer by training, used her technical expertise to develop innovative systems and processes that helped the company grow rapidly. She and her husband, Andrew, have created a successful family business, with their three daughters involved in various roles within the company.

Panda Express is known for offering good working conditions, with many restaurant managers earning over $100,000 per year. The company's success has made Peggy Cherng one of the wealthiest women in Asia, with an estimated net worth of $8.3 billion.

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