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Peggy Cherng: Co-Founder of Panda Express

Peggy Cherng: Co-Founder of Panda Express

by Gagne, Tammy

ISBN: 9781680208375

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Peggy Cherng is one of the richest women in the world. After growing up in Hong Kong, she came to the United States to study engineering. She left a successful career in that field to join her husband Andrew in his family business. Later, the couple would start building one of the most successful American Chinese food businesses in the existence. Part of the Notable Asian Americans series, this books tells the story of how Peggy used her skills in mathematics, computer science—and even engineering—to help turn a single fast-food location into an empire.

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  • Copyright: 2024
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Primary
    • Intermediate

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 4
    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6

  • Book Features:

    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 973.0
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Notable Asian Americans Series

From artists to businesspeople to engineers, Asian Americans are among the people who have helped make the United States the incredibly diverse nation it is today. The Notable Asian Americans series tells the stories of Forever 21 co-founder Don Chang, astronaut Kalpana Chawla, Panda Express co-founder Peggy Cherng, actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim, “Donut King” Ted Ngoy, and Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. With striking color photographs, a fun Find Out More section, and a useful index, this series will engage readers looking to learn more about notable Asian Americans who have made an impact in America's economy.