Panda Express Hosts ``Dining for Pandas'' Fundraisers to Benefit National Zoo; Nearly 20 Local Panda Express Restaurants to Participate in Five-Week Event.

WHAT:     Panda Express is hosting "Dining for Pandas" fundraisers at
          nearly 20 of their restaurant locations throughout the
          Washington D.C. and Baltimore area to raise money for the
          panda conservation fund at the National Zoo. From February
          22 through March 29, each Wednesday has been designated
          "Dining for Pandas" day to support the fundraising
          promotion. As a result of each event, 20 percent of the net
          sales generated will be donated to the zoo. The goal is to
          raise $25,000 during the five-week campaign.

          "In celebration of Tai Shan, the new giant panda cub at the
          National Zoo, we are excited to host fundraising events at
          our Washington DC and Baltimore restaurants," said Peggy
          Cherng, PhD, Co-Chair of Panda Express. "This is a wonderful
          opportunity for all of us at Panda Express to share our
          passion for pandas as well as raise money for the zoo's
          education and conservation program.  We look forward to
          continuing our community partnership with the National Zoo."

WHEN:     "Dining for Pandas" fundraisers will be held every Wednesday
          from February 22 through March 29. Visit
          www.pandaexpress.com for operating hours at your nearest
          restaurant.

WHERE:    Washington DC and Baltimore Panda Express locations are
          participating, nearly 20 in all. This includes restaurants
          in Annapolis, Arlington, Baltimore, Bethesda, Bowie,
          Catonsville, Clinton, Falls Church, Frederick,
          Fredericksburg, Gaithersburg, Largo, Laurel, McLean,
          Richmond, Rosedale, Waldorf, and Winchester. Visit
          www.pandaexpress.com for the addresses and phone numbers of
          participating locations.

ABOUT     Best known for their fresh and tasty Chinese food and for
PANDA     creating the original Orange Flavored Chicken, Panda Express
EXPRESS:  is the nation's largest and fastest-growing Chinese quick
          service restaurant. Since 1983 the company has grown to
          nearly 800 locations in 34 states, Puerto Rico and Japan.