History
The chain was founded in 1993 by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang. The first restaurant was opened at the Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 1996, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. was formed from the acquisition of the original four bistro restaurants. On July 2, 2012 Centerbridge Partners completed the purchase of P.F. Changs China Bistro and the company is no longer publicly held.
In 2010, "P.F. Chang's Home Menu" was introduced. The brand represents a group of frozen appetizers and meals that are sold under license by Unilever.
ConAgra Foods, Inc. acquired the P.F. Chang's Home Menu license from Unilever in August 2012.
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