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P.F. Chang's

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.

Operations

Why P.F. Chang’s is all-in on self-delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 14, 2021

It has become one of the few non-pizza chains to embrace the approach after discovering that customers love it.

Financing

P.F. Chang’s and California Pizza Kitchen could go public

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2021

The Asian chain is reportedly considering an initial public offering, while the pizza concept is exploring the idea months after emerging from bankruptcy.

Emerging Brands

P.F. Chang’s bets big on its To Go format

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2020

With more than 15 locations planned for 2021, the polished casual brand intends to challenge mom-and-pop joints.

Food

Menu news of the week: Dec. 9, 2019

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 10, 2019

Food and drink menus with a holiday theme were trending this week. Also new are seasonal items focusing on seafood. Here’s a roundup of menu activity for this week.

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