Grand Junction Panda Express Ribbon Cutting

Story By: Gianni Hurd, Housing Editor

Photos by: Gianni Hurd, Caleb Upson

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Grand Junction, Colorado’s lively city, was thrilled to see its first Panda Express’s great debut and ardor. Positioned at the center of the Chinese community on Patterson Rd, this juncture is significant to the locality for being the first place to bring the culinary customs of China in an era where they are very enthusiastic.

In high spirits, the Panda Express Crew welcomes the local community as they gear up to host a spectacular ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming guests to enjoy Panda Express’s delicious cuisine. (Gianni Hurd, March 28,2024)

The lines at the opening was long and the excitement felt by all was palpable. To make this day even more special, they had the Grand Junction High School band come out and play a variety of songs to entertain the guests. The employees and staff were so thankful to everyone that supported Panda Express, on March 28th, and they hope that you visit Grand Junction’s newest addition in food service!

The Panda Express NSO team gathers together with the ginormous pair of gleaming silver scissors symbolizing the start of a new beginning. The crew is also joined by the Panda Express staple, the Panda Express Panda! (Gianni Hurd, March 28,2024)

The day’s highlight was the ribbon-cutting. It was as colorful as it was momentous when several local officials, executives from Panda Express, and other interested parties gathered to enjoy the invitation to the welcome feast, where whoever sliced the silk cord would deliver an enormous bounce. It, hopefully, launched Panda Express into a long run in the neighborhood, where it proposed to provide service as a permanent resident.

Salvador Naranjo, a significant Panda Express NSO (non-qualified stock option) crew member, naturally expressed his enthusiasm about the grand opening. “Given that today’s turnout was a once-in-a-lifetime event, the residents’ anticipation level was incredible. Some even camped in the parking lot overnight to be first among all customers.

(front row right to left) Emily Kang Jones, Salvador Naranjo, Vandym Loginov, and Sady Garcia come together as they cut the silky green ribbon commencing the opening of the first Panda Express in Grand Junction. Joined with the NSO crew all the hard work they put into this restaurant finally came to action. (Gianni Hurd, March 28,2024)

To sum up, the people who live in Grand Junction, Colorado, are delighted that they can now eat at Panda Express, a well-known restaurant chain that cooks delicious American Chinese food. Many people are very happy or excited about going to eat there. When the doors to the restaurant opened people immediately start ordering.

We’re proud to announce that our grand opening in Grand Junction has finally arrived.” said Naranjo

People in the Grand Valley have been excited for this chain restaurant’s new opening, and the advertising and the opening charity event helped to spread awareness for Panda Express. (Caleb Upson, April 2nd, 2024.)

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