Applebee’s Franchisee Hit with Multiple Class-Action Lawsuits Over April Data Breach Apple American Group, the largest franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants, is facing at least eight proposed class-action lawsuits following an April data breach that exposed sensitive personal and health information of tens of thousands of individuals. The lawsuits, filed in various jurisdictions, allege that the company failed to adequately protect customer and employee data, leading to unauthorized access. The breach reportedly compromised a range of personal details, including names, financial information, and protected health data. While the exact scope of the incident remains unclear, the legal actions highlight growing concerns over corporate data security practices and the potential fallout from such exposures. The cases including MacKenzie v. Apple American Group LLC, Daniels v. Apple American Group, LLC, and Tindale v. Apple American Group LLC seek damages and accountability for affected parties. The lawsuits underscore the legal and financial risks businesses face when handling sensitive data, particularly in industries where customer trust is critical. No further details on the breach’s origin or the number of impacted individuals have been disclosed. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold in the coming months.

Applebee’s restaurant chain suffered a point-of-sale (POS) breach involving customers’ payment card data. It launched an investigation with the help of more than one digital forensics firm. It determined that someone had installed unauthorized software on the point-of-sale (POS) systems at some of its managed Applebee’s locations. The incident might have exposed customers’ names and payment card details “processed during limited time periods.” The breach didn’t affect customers who paid online or used tabletop self-pay terminals during that period, RMH revealed.