06/12/2026
On The Border is closing.
According to CultureMap Fort Worth, every company-owned location is shutting down by end of day Friday, June 12.  That’s it. Lights out.
Here’s the quick backstory.
The brand filed for bankruptcy in March 2025 — blaming inflation, rising costs, and people just not showing up.  A Houston restaurant group called Pappas bought them out of bankruptcy. Seemed like a rescue. Anyway, it wasn’t
The store count went from over 150 locations in late 2024 down to 57 by January of this year.  Now it’s headed to zero — at least for company-owned spots.
The bigger picture? The National Restaurant Association says 60% of restaurant operators reported lower customer traffic in December 2025.  That’s not just one chain struggling. That’s a pattern.
When a restaurant closes in a strip center, it doesn’t just affect where you grab chips and queso on a Tuesday. It affects neighboring businesses, foot traffic, and how developers think about what comes next in that space. That’s worth knowing if you live here.
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🏡 Josh Harville is a real estate professional serving the Westoplex region, including Fort Worth, Aledo, Weatherford, Benbrook, and surrounding communities. Known for his data-driven insights and community-focused approach, he helps homeowners and buyers make confident, informed decisions in a rapidly changing market. Since 2016, Josh has built his brand on trust, local expertise, and a commitment to serving people at a high level. Fathom Realty, LLC _ SA-0682306
Source: https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/on-the-border-restaurant-closures/