The building that has been under construction for several months across from Genesis Hospital has opened its doors, and its drive through lane, to customers.

Alfonso Hernandes, Manager of the Maple Avenue Panda Express, said that the restaurant had a great launch last Sunday and has been doing well ever since. But the customer’s aren’t Hernandes’ only focus.

“It was really successful with the business, we’re trying to open and give a lot of jobs to the community,” he said.

The Maple Avenue location of Panda Express is one of 20 new restaurants opening across the state of Ohio. Providing jobs and a better quality of life through those jobs is driving the expansion of the American Chinese Cuisine restaurants.

“We’re trying to bring more people to the company so they can have a better life,” Hernandes, who has been working with Panda Express for two years, said.

Although the restaurant opened less than a week ago, on Oct. 21, Hernandes said that the Maple Avenue location has seen roughly one thousand customers per day since it’s opening.

“Our mission at Panda is to deliver exceptional Asian experience by building an organization where people will be inspired to better their lives,” Hernandes said. “At Panda, the sky is the limit, come enjoy it.” 

The Maple Avenue location of Panda Express is still hiring for service team members, kitchen team members and assistant managers. Anyone interested in a position can visit PandaCareers.com and use the code 3003 to apply.