Pappas Restaurants
Coverage of Pappas Restaurants in the Nexus archive.
- As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America
Tex-Mex restaurants are closing nationwide while Korean barbecue concepts are expanding in major U.S. cities, driven by shifting consumer preferences toward interactive dining experiences. Industry experts attribute the trend to K-pop influence, social media, and demand for bold Asian flavors, with Korean barbecue market growth projected to nearly double by 2034.
- Popular Tex-Mex chain On The Border closing restaurants across the country. Here’s where
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing all company-owned locations by Friday, following a bankruptcy filing in 2025 and acquisition by Pappas Restaurants. Franchises in California, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, and South Korea will remain open independently. The company is evaluating future strategic options for the brand.
- Popular Tex-Mex chain On The Border closing restaurants across the country. Here’s where
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing all company-owned locations by the end of the day Friday, following a bankruptcy filing in 2025 and acquisition by Pappas Restaurants. Franchises in California, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, and South Korea will remain open independently.
- Popular Tex-Mex chain On The Border closing restaurants across the country. Here’s where
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing all company-owned locations by Friday after filing for bankruptcy in 2025. Franchises in California, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, and South Korea will remain open, and the company is exploring strategic options for the brand. The chain was acquired by Texas-based Pappas Restaurants following its bankruptcy.