Citadel Panda Express, Inc.
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$515K - $3.3M
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$25K
Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee
Royalty Fee
8% or minimum $4,000
Item 6 — Continuing Royalty
System Size
173 units
Item 20 — Outlets & Franchisee Info (+8 new)
Years in Business
36+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1990
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Item 19 Data
Available
Financial performance data disclosed — see full report for details
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — Franchise Agreement · $10K renewal fee
Company-Owned Units
2,329
Item 20 — Franchisor-Operated Locations
Transfer Fee
$10K
Item 17 — Transfer of Franchise
Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Industry Benchmarks
vs 388 Food & Beverage peersFood & Beverage Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$573,263 – $1,450,288
Avg Franchise Fee
$37,965
Avg System Size
453 units
Franchises Analyzed
388
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