A new helping of orange chicken is on the horizon for North Denton. State project filings show Panda Express is gearing up for a 2,700-square-foot restaurant just off Randall Street, with a drive-thru and an estimated $2 million price tag. Construction is penciled in to kick off in June 2027 and wrap by January 2028.
Project Details From State Filing
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation registration, the planned site is 201 Randall St. in Denton, and the work is listed as new construction. The state filing describes a 2,700-square-foot restaurant with drive-through service, an estimated construction cost of $2,000,000, and a projected schedule running from June 3, 2027, through Jan. 7, 2028.
Local Reporting And Existing Denton Locations
Community Impact noted the project after the state filing appeared and reports that more information is expected as the timeline moves forward. The Panda Express locations page currently lists two Denton spots, at 2700 W. University Drive and 1320 S. Loop 288.
Timeline And What It Means For Denton
If the project stays on schedule, the Randall Street build would bring another quick-serve option to Denton and add drive-thru convenience for people moving through that stretch of town. The Panda Restaurant Group fact sheet notes the company operates more than 2,600 restaurants worldwide, reflecting its continued push into suburban retail corridors.
What’s Next
The TDLR record lists Siddhipriya Real Estate, LLC as the owner and idGroup as the design firm, with Hans P. Hertner named as the registered accessibility specialist. From here, local permitting, signage approvals, and hiring efforts typically follow once construction is underway. The state filing shows the project is privately funded on private land.
