John Ingle

Times Record News

The city of Wichita Falls issued a building permit for "commercial assembly" on Tuesday with the project description listed as "New Panda Express."

Ricky Horton, a plans examiner with the city, said plans were submitted and approved for the construction of a 2,593-square-foot restaurant on the northwest corner of Lawrence Road and Maplewood Avenue. He said the permit is good for six months, during which time construction has to be completed unless an extension is requested.

The Times Record New has reached out to Panda Express for more information, but has not received a response at this time.

The estimated cost of the project is listed at $650,000.

Tricon Construction is listed as the commercial general contractor for the project.

A job listing on the company's career page for service and kitchen team for the Wichita Falls location. The posting also indicates "pre-open."

According to the company's website, the first Panda Express opened in Glendale, California, in 1983. Now, more than 1,800 stores are located around the world, including eight stores in Texas.

Panda Restaurant Group also has Panda Inn and Hibachi-San restaurants.