On the Border Closes Company Stores, Local Impact Unclear
The national chain shutters all company-owned restaurants this week, but it’s not yet known which, if any, Grand Rapids locations are affected.
On the Border Mexican Grill is closing all company-owned locations this week. It’s unclear whether Grand Rapids-area stores are corporate-run or franchises, leaving diners and employees in limbo. Franchise locations could stay open.
On the Border Mexican Grill is shutting down every company-owned restaurant in the country, effective this week. The abrupt move ends decades of fajitas and frozen margaritas at corporate stores, though the chain hasn’t released a full list of affected addresses.
For Grand Rapids, that means confusion. The area has at least one On the Border — and possibly more — but the company hasn’t said whether these are corporate locations or franchises. If they’re company-run, they’ll lock the doors for good within days. A manager at a local store reached by phone declined to comment, directing questions to the corporate office, which did not respond.
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Loyal diners lose a go-to for Tex-Mex comfort food, and workers face sudden uncertainty. Franchise owners, however, can keep operating, so some locations may survive. If you’ve got a favorite combo plate, this is the week to check in — and tip generously.
