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P.F. Chang's

Operations

Former Panera Bread exec takes the helm at P.F. Chang's

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 23, 2023

Eduardo Luz, Panera's former chief brand and concept officer, was named CEO and president of the 30-year-old casual-dining chain, effective immediately.

Leadership

P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun steps down

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 31, 2023

He’s returning to Paulson & Co., the private-equity firm that owns the chain. P.F. Chang’s board member Rohit Manocha will take over on an interim basis.

Food

P.F. Chang's launches new happy hour menu in celebration of 30th birthday

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2023

The Lucky 8 Happy Hour menu features value-priced cocktails and bites to encourage visits between lunch and dinner.

Operations

The restaurant of tomorrow sounds a lot like yesterday's

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2023

Reality Check: With the pandemic fading, it may be back to the future for broad-market restaurant concepts. Just ask participants of a CEO's panel at the Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Financing

P.F. Chang’s gets $20M investment from owner Paulson & Co.

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 17, 2023

The 300-unit chain said it will use the funding to keep growing after a record fourth quarter.

Marketing

P.F. Chang’s launches $6.99 monthly subscription program

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2022

Platinum Rewards members will get special perks including more points per dollar spent and unlimited free delivery.

Leadership

How P.F. Chang’s CEO Damola Adamolekun tackled challenges inside his restaurants’ walls—and outside them, too

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 12, 2022

Improving the in-restaurant experience and making off-premise sales a priority topped his to-do list when he took over the Asian casual-dining chain in 2020.

Marketing

With clothing line, P.F. Chang’s hopes to become more ubiquitous

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 28, 2022

The Asian chain now sells bomber jackets and bucket hats in addition to food, and superfans seem to be eating it up.

Consumer Trends

What'll it be for a COVID-wisened industry, experience or convenience?

By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo look at the oft-voiced theory that the pandemic has shifted the focus of restaurant customers and operators to the convenience of takeout and delivery. Neither one is buying it. Some axe throwing and a drink, anyone?

Marketing

P.F. Chang's now sells clothes and cookware

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2021

The Asian chain wants to connect with its customers on a new level with hoodies, knives and woks, some of which quickly sold out.

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