I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Panda Express in May 2009
Interview
The process to get hired at Panda is ridiculously hard. There are books to read, forums to attend, and a whole "language" to learn before they would even consider putting you up to the owner for an interview. Went through about 7 interviews with 10 different people and the main focus was making sure you fit within the company's culture.