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Panda Express co-founder Andrew Cherng rejects work-life balance for business success

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Panda Express co-founder Andrew Cherng, now 78, has never prioritized work-life balance, attributing his success to a relentless work ethic and long hours. Despite working 12-hour days even when the business had no income, Cherng stated he was not burned out, viewing it simply as 'life.' This approach, shared with his wife and co-CEO Peggy Cherng, has propelled their family-run restaurant into a global chain grossing nearly $7 billion annually and accumulating a net worth of approximately $6.6 billion. AI

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Panda Express co-founder Andrew Cherng rejects work-life balance for business success

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Billionaire Panda Express co-CEO says he never got burned out—even after years of working 12-hour days: ‘That’s life’

    Panda Express billionaire Andrew Cherng says hard work—not work-life balance—helped build his and his wife’s $7 billion orange chicken empire.

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