After surviving the nationwide shutdown that wiped out every company-owned On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurant in America just weeks ago, one of San Diego County’s last two remaining franchise locations is headed for closure.
The On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Escondido is expected to permanently close at the end of this month. According to a source, the closure stems from an upcoming lease renewal combined with complications arising from the On The Border brand’s bankruptcy proceedings, which have allegedly left the local franchise owner unable to obtain authorization from the franchisor to continue operating under the On The Border name and recipes.
SanDiegoVille has reached out to the franchise owner and On The Border for comment and confirmation of the reported closure. This story will be updated if additional information becomes available…