<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Footnotes / references </Td> </Tr> <P> P.F. Chang's China Bistro is an Asian - themed US casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1993 by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang, owned and operated by Centerbridge Partners, and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona . The chain specializes in American Chinese cuisine, plus other Asian dishes . Employees describe the menu as "Asian flavors ." As of October 2017, P.F. Chang's operated 208 restaurants in the United States and more than 100 in international markets under licensee agreements . Countries include Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Turkey, Lebanon, Philippines, South Korea, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom . </P> <P> "P.F. Chang's" is the namesake of Paul Fleming (P.F.) and Philip Chiang (whose surname was simplified to Chang). </P> <P> The chain was founded in 1993 by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang - son of Cecilia Chiang . The first restaurant was opened at the Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona . In 1993, 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 . </P>

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