Recently we had JU visit our region, PAC South, and honestly I’ve been wondering what the hell the purpose of that visit actually was. Like, did she come here to actually fix this fucked up system and leadership team we have? Or was she here to investigate some of the shit that’s been going on, like the rumors about an ACO sleeping with a TL? 👀
And then there’s the favoritism. Maria seems to love playing favorites with whoever is willing to gossip to her the most, and somehow those are the same people who end up moving up in the company. Maybe I’m crazy, but how is everyone else supposed to look at that and not question it?
There has been SO much turnover here, and I genuinely don’t understand how nobody seems to be asking why. People keep leaving, people are unhappy, and now apparently one of the ACOs just stopped showing up. At some point you have to wonder if people are just tired of putting up with the bullshit.
We’re constantly told that we’re supposed to create an environment where people can “challenge” each other and have difficult conversations. But apparently that only applies when you’re challenging someone in a way they actually like. The second you give feedback they don’t want to hear, you’re basically on the blacklist. Then suddenly the warnings start coming. 🙃
I honestly think this leadership team has a serious problem with listening to feedback. You can’t constantly preach about wanting people to speak up while simultaneously making people feel like they’re going to be punished for speaking up.
And don’t even get me started on some of these new managers. How are people being promoted when they don’t even seem to know how to properly run or clean their own stores? Meanwhile, I’m seeing ACOs cleaning their stores or sending us to clean them while the managers continue getting promoted and moving up.
At this point it honestly feels like you don’t have to know how to actually do your job or lead people. You just have to know how to stay on Maria and the leadership team’s good side.
Maybe I’m just ranting, but after watching all of this happen over and over again, I genuinely don’t understand how leadership doesn’t see a problem. 😭

I know every store is different but I’ve noticed a lot of stores in my area wash dishes by hand. Have you seen stores hiring just a dishwasher or is it strictly BOH only so cooking sides too? Hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance!

They do not sell cheeseburgers here?

 PANDA EXPRESS ALERT 
$7 Entrées All Day Monday, September 7th, 2026! 

Use code DODGERSWIN at Panda Express on the App or Website.

 NATIONALS GOT STIR-FRIED!
The Dodgers cooked Washington 7–5, turning a 5–1 deficit into a full-blown Panda Express comeback combo. The Nationals came looking for a win and left Dodger Stadium with nothing but an empty takeout box. 

Piping hot, fresh, full!! So so good 😊 Not pictured - side of crab rangoons

I love BBQ Brisket, it's my favorite PE entree of all time not named Firecracker Shrimp which I love almost as much. I was quite sad when they pulled it back in July as I had been visiting PE regularly buying it. I rarely eat at PE since their regular menu kinda sucks. I've gone years without ever visiting PE until these limited edition entrees brought me back. Now I'm hooked!

I am thrilled BBQ Brisket is back and have ordered 5X already. But I am honestly worried PE will pull it again later this month so my plan is to buy 100 large a la carte and store them in the freezer so I can enjoy it for the next year. I won't order 100 at once, more like 5-10 at a time. So is this possible or do PE food go bad if kept too long in the freezer? I love BBQ Brisket that much!

Rate my brisket:)

Genuinely curious on how rare this is? Like I was just ordering a regular plate and got this inside my bag 🫪. Lucky 2 for 1! 😂

I had a long wait in the drive through today and the girl at the window was so sweet and so clearly stressed. I’d love to contact a manager or something to give her props but I’m unsure how to do so.

Should I call the store? Leave a google review? I remember her name so I can be specific.

I puked my whole meal after seeing this :( i think its feathers? THEY ALSO FORGOT MY EGG ROLE :( how can i get them to fix it or make it better??

I think this was back in 2019 but good lord them boys were good as hell, the perfect blend of savory and spicy. I’m not ashamed to admit that at the height of my degeneracy, I went there 3x in a day.

For anyone familiar with Taiwanese/Chinese food, what is the closest I can get to replicating it or ordering through takeout?

So today for my first time got my meal after work and didn’t know my son decided to wait for me until I got out at 4pm (he’s 9). I felt really bad because he loves panda and lowkey can’t always afford it so I had to tell him I’m gonna eat alone because I’m sure it’s against the rules? Which brings me to my question. It’s against the rules to share, right?

🙃

I tried out the Shanghai sticky boneless ribs and they are way better than the brisket way more flavor definitely recommend

Pulling it out my mouth it flossed my teeth. Super thick and corse. Just sharing not complaining

I tried it today, and it tasted pretty good. The meat was very soft, and it tasted sweet and salty. But it doesn't worth $2.5 extra, though. However, I got this bowl for free with $5+ purchase. Do you guys like this new dish?

Which of this string bean is cooked more correctly… which has more oil

That was hands down the best menu item. This new brisket is really good but would have loved to get a plate with the brisket and sweet fire chicken

If you place an online order today, please use my fundraiser code!

They will donate 28% of proceeds to the ALS United charity. ALS is a truly terrible disease.

Fundraiser Code 9017611

It's back everyone. Who knows for how long this time. Get it before it's gone forever. 😋

I work at a location in Illinois, and I am wondering why knowledge center information is unavailable while clocked out.
Is there some kind of law?
Thanks!

Went to panda express today for the first time this year and ordered a Bigger Plate, and I swear the box is 30% smaller than it used to be. Am I imagining things?

There is a lot less rice and noodles than I remember. The box isn’t much wider than a dollar bill!

got this reward for wok wednesday. unfortunately, im not able to use it. hopefully someone else here can tho ^_^

Or at least it is in my local San Diego store… Is it available where you live?