- 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.
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