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The chain was founded in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]] in 1993 by Paul Fleming. The restaurants serve [[American Chinese cuisine]] from a menu originally conceived and planned by [[chef]] Philip Chiang. "P. F. Chang's" is the [[namesake]] of Paul Fleming (P. F.) and Philip Chiang (whose surname is [[Corruption (linguistics)|simplified]] to ''Chang''.){{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} |
The chain was founded in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]] in 1993 by Paul Fleming. The restaurants serve [[American Chinese cuisine]] from a menu originally conceived and planned by [[chef]] Philip Chiang. "P. F. Chang's" is the [[namesake]] of Paul Fleming (P. F.) and Philip Chiang (whose surname is [[Corruption (linguistics)|simplified]] to ''Chang''.){{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} |
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{{As of|2010}}, P. F. Chang's operates more than 200 restaurants<ref>http://www.pfchangs.com/chefscorner/</ref> in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait City. The company – which has its [[corporate headquarters]] in [[Phoenix, Arizona]] – is the [[parent company]] of [[Pei Wei Asian Diner]], a [[Types of restaurants#Casual dining|casual]], pan-Asian restaurant chain in the United States. |
{{As of|2010}}, P. F. Chang's operates more than 200 restaurants<ref>http://www.pfchangs.com/chefscorner/</ref> in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait City. The company – which has its [[corporate headquarters]] in [[Phoenix, Arizona]] – is the [[parent company]] of [[Pei Wei Asian Diner]], a [[Types of restaurants#Casual dining|casual]], pan-Asian restaurant chain in the United States. |
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P. F. Chang's is one of a few restaurant chains that offers a dedicated menu to diners that must follow a strict [[gluten-free diet]]. The company has been recognized for this by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6655490.html|title=P.F. Chang's Lauded for Gluten-Free Menu Items|work=Chainleader.com|accessdate=2009-09-20}}</ref> |
P. F. Chang's is one of a few restaurant chains that offers a dedicated menu to diners that must follow a strict [[gluten-free diet]]. The company has been recognized for this by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6655490.html|title=P.F. Chang's Lauded for Gluten-Free Menu Items|work=Chainleader.com|accessdate=2009-09-20}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | Scottsdale, Arizona (1993) |
| Founders | Paul Fleming, Philip Chiang |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
Area served | United States |
| Website | www.pfchangs.com |
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P. F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (Nasdaq: PFCB) is an American restaurant chain with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.[1]
The chain was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1993 by Paul Fleming. The restaurants serve American Chinese cuisine from a menu originally conceived and planned by chef Philip Chiang. "P. F. Chang's" is the namesake of Paul Fleming (P. F.) and Philip Chiang (whose surname is simplified to Chang.)[citation needed]
As of 2010[update], P. F. Chang's operates more than 200 restaurants[2] in the United States, Mexico, and Kuwait City. The company – which has its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona – is the parent company of Pei Wei Asian Diner, a casual, pan-Asian restaurant chain in the United States.
P. F. Chang's is one of a few restaurant chains that offers a dedicated menu to diners that must follow a strict gluten-free diet. The company has been recognized for this by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.[3]
The company, along with MBH Architects, has received several architectural awards for restaurant designs.[citation needed] These include its locations in Seattle, Washington; Las Vegas, Nevada; Fort Worth and San Antonio, Texas; and Walnut Creek, Rancho Mirage, San Jose, Palo Alto and Long Beach, California.
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.[4] It has also been frequently mentioned by Howard Wolowitz, a fictional character in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Gallery
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P.F. Chang's at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles, 2008
References
- ^ "Contact Us." P. F. Chang's China Bistro. Retrieved on May 15, 2010.
- ^ http://www.pfchangs.com/chefscorner/
- ^ "P.F. Chang's Lauded for Gluten-Free Menu Items". Chainleader.com. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- ^ http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/1112biz-buzz1113.html
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