Mexican restaurant chain closes all locations across US
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On The Border, a Tex-Mex fast-casual restaurant chain, announced it will close all its company-owned locations by Friday, June 12, 2026.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025 and was acquired by Pappas Restaurants, subsequently reducing its locations from 60 to 33.
Independently operated franchise locations, including those in South Dakota, Florida, Nevada, California and South Korea, will remain open.
Employees were given only two days’ notice of the closures, leading to distress and concerns about finding new employment.
OTB Hospitality, the corporate management group, stated its focus is on supporting team members through the transition, while loyal customers expressed sadness over the news.
