Mexican restaurant chain closes all locations across US (opens original article in a new tab)

Mexican restaurant chain On The Border closes all company-owned locations in the US by June 2026 after bankruptcy and acquisition, while independent franchises remain open.

• On The Border, a Tex-Mex fast-casual restaurant chain, will close all company-owned locations by June 12, 2026.
• The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025 and was acquired by Pappas Restaurants, reducing locations from 60 to 33.
• Independent franchise locations in multiple states and South Korea will remain open.
• Employees received only two days' notice of closures, causing distress and concerns about job security.