Kansas is seeing a mix of restaurant closures this month, ranging from a recognizable Tex-Mex chain to fast-food and local dining spots. The closings are part of a wider national wave of restaurant closures affecting communities across America.
On The Border in Wichita
On The Border closed its Bradley Fair location in Wichita permanently on Friday, June 12, 2026 — and with it, the last On The Border restaurant in Kansas.
The Tex-Mex restaurant at 1930 North Rock Road had operated at Bradley Fair since 1997, serving fajitas, margaritas, enchiladas and other Tex-Mex staples to east Wichita for nearly three decades. Its closure followed the shutdown of Wichita’s other location at NewMarket Square, which closed on May 29.
The closures are part of a national contraction. On The Border filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025 and was later acquired by Houston-based Pappas Restaurants, but the new ownership ultimately closed all remaining company-owned locations. After June 12, there were no On The Border restaurants left in the state of Kansas.
Five Guys at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park
Five Guys is closing its location at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, with a final day of July 15, 2026, after nearly 16 years.
The burger restaurant at 11331 West 95th Street opened in November 2010 and became a familiar stop for mall shoppers looking for burgers, fries and a quick meal. The franchise group behind the location, Hyde Park Ventures, confirmed that its other area locations will remain open, and mall owner CBL Properties said a replacement restaurant will be announced soon.
Five Guys is not leaving the Kansas City metro — the chain still has 16 other area locations, including two elsewhere in Overland Park. But the Oak Park Mall closure ends a nearly 16-year run at one of the region’s busiest shopping centers.
KFC in Shawnee
A KFC location in Shawnee closed this month, removing a familiar fast-food option for local residents.
The site at 11560 West 63rd Street is reportedly set to be replaced by a 7 Brew, the fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain — a sign of how quickly consumer preferences are shifting toward specialty coffee and beverage concepts.
Fast-food closures can quietly reshape a neighborhood’s everyday options. For families and commuters who relied on that KFC for a quick, familiar meal, the closure removes a convenient stop.
Miya Izakaya in Wichita
Miya Izakaya, a Wichita restaurant offering Japanese izakaya-style dining, also closed this month.
Izakaya restaurants provide a specific experience — casual Japanese pub-style food meant for sharing, often paired with drinks. That kind of concept can be harder to find in many markets, making Miya a distinct part of Wichita’s dining scene.
Its closure means the loss of a more specialized dining option, not just another restaurant.
A varied month of closures in Kansas
The Kansas closures this month span several categories: a recognizable Tex-Mex chain leaving the state entirely, a longtime mall burger spot, a fast-food staple and a specialized Japanese restaurant.
That range illustrates how restaurant closures rarely follow a single pattern. They affect chains and independents, fast food and specialty dining, longtime staples and more recent additions.
For Kansas diners, the message is consistent with what customers across the country are hearing: support your favorite local restaurants while they are still open.
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