Panda Express Digital Twin

This initiative involves the creation of comprehensive digital twins for over 50 Panda Express locations, commissioned to support long-term operational efficiency and proactive facility management. Using LiDAR-based 3D scanning and drone technology, each site is precisely documented to generate accurate digital models of interior kitchen environments as well as rooftop mechanical systems, including RTUs and HVAC units.

Within the kitchens, all appliances are surveyed and cataloged by model type, serial number, and manufacturing date. This detailed asset inventory allows for lifecycle tracking, performance monitoring, and early identification of equipment approaching repair or replacement thresholds. By integrating this information into a centralized digital twin platform, maintenance teams gain a data-driven tool to anticipate failures and streamline service coordination.

Drone inspections provide safe, high-resolution documentation of rooftop equipment without interrupting daily operations. In addition, updated measured drawings and floor plans are developed for each location, creating a reliable as-built record. Together, these digital twins serve as a scalable framework for asset management, capital planning, and preventative maintenance across the client’s national portfolio.