P. F. Chang's
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| privately owned | |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Genre | Casual dining |
| Founded | 1993 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Founder | Paul Fleming Philip Chiang |
| Headquarters | 7676 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. 85255 |
Number of locations | 204 (2012) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Richard L. Federico (CEO/Chairman of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.) F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. (President/Director of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro) Gregg Piazzi (Director of Culinary Operations) |
| Products | American Chinese cuisine |
| Parent | P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. |
| Website | pfchangs.com |
| Footnotes / references [1][2] | |
P. F. Chang's China Bistro is an Asian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain owned and operated by Centerbridge Partners and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. As of January 1, 2012, P. F. Chang's operated 204 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Middle East.[1]
"P. F. Chang's" is the namesake of Paul Fleming (P. F.) and Philip Chiang (whose surname is simplified to Chang).[3]
History
The chain was founded in 1993 by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang. The first restaurant was opened at the Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona.[3] In 1996, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. was formed from the acquisition of the original four bistro restaurants.[1]. On July 2, 2012 Centerbridge Partners completed the purchase of P.F. Changs China Bistro and the company is no longer publicly held.
In 2010, "P.F. Chang's Home Menu" was introduced. The brand represents a group of frozen appetizers and meals that are sold under license by Unilever.[4]
ConAgra Foods, Inc. acquired the P.F. Chang's Home Menu license from Unilever in August of 2012.
Menu
The chain specializes in American Chinese cuisine. The concept also sells wine, specialty drinks, Asian beers, sake, cappuccino and espresso.[1]
P. F. Chang's also offers gluten-free options and has been recognized for this by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.[5]
Popular culture
The restaurant chain is frequently referenced in the animated sitcom South Park. Laura Cherry, a spokesperson for the chain, has spoken positively of the series, and stated that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone frequently dine there.[6]
The chain has also been frequently mentioned by Howard Wolowitz, a fictional character in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.[citation needed]
In the Nickelodeon shows Drake & Josh, iCarly and Victorious, P.F. Chang's is parodied as B.F. Wang's. [7]
References
- ^ a b c d P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (January 1, 2012). "FY 2011 10-K". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "Chef's Corner, Recipes and Tutorials". P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "FAQs". P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "Products". Unilever. 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "P.F. Chang's Lauded for Gluten-Free Menu Items". Chainleader.com. Retrieved September 20, 2009. (subscription required)
- ^ Graham, Chad (November 12, 2007). "South Park episode teases P.F. Chang's". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "List of Parodies". Wikia.com. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
