People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has long been chipping away at Panda Express’ resistance to offering any dishes sans chicken broth or animal-derived seasoning. In fact, supporters of the animal right group contacted Panda Express 234,000 times about adding vegan menu entrees. But ultimately it was Vegan Outreach’s 5,000-signature petition that coaxed the fast-food chain into taking the chicken broth out of the chow mein.
Now Panda Express is getting set to offer a whole range of vegan options joining a growing list of fast-food chains adding vegan options, including Taco Bell and Carl’s Jr. What this shows us is that when we work together to put pressure on unwilling restaurants, we can create the change we desire.
