- December 9, 2025
Daytona Beach's new Panda Express celebrated its grand opening with 20 local residents on Dec. 9.
The restaurant is located at 1950 LPGA Blvd. and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was organized for the grand opening by the Daytona Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce. In honor of its new location, the Panda Express team also donated $1,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, a Panda Express press release said.
The store hours are Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
"Our entire Panda team is grateful to serve the Daytona Beach community by providing nearly 40 new jobs and supporting local organizations through various fundraising opportunities," said Jose Alvarenga, Panda Express Area Coach of Operations. "We hope to be a lasting part of the community and welcome all guests into our doors to try our American Chinese favorites and discover their own."
The location will also be serving limited-time menu item of crispy sesame shrimp and beef, which has shrimp, beef and veggies wok-tossed in a savory sesame glaze with toasted sesame seeds, the press release said.
The first 88 guests in line received a special gift and 40 panda headbands were handed out to guests under 18. The Daytona Beach Panda Express features the new "Panda Home" restaurant design, which is distinctly American Chinese, the press release said, and combines design elements that bridge the East and the West.
