<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 over 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 and United Arab Emirates . </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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