Applebee's franchisee faces class action lawsuits after April data breach

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Applebee's franchisee faces class action lawsuits after April data breach

Topclassactions • September 18, 2026

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Applebee's Franchisee Faces Class Actions After Data Breach Exposes Employee Data Apple American Group, the largest franchisee of Applebee's, is facing eight class action lawsuits following a data breach discovered on April 9, 2026. The breach involved the mishandling of private employee data, which was allegedly stored without encryption or redaction. Notifications to affected individuals were sent out on August 18, 2026, approximately four months after the breach was identified. The lawsuits, filed in Ohio federal courts, accuse the company of negligence and unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs claim that the company's data security measures were inadequate, leading to unauthorized access to personal information. The total number of lawsuits has now reached at least eight, with new complaints filed on September 17, 2026. The legal actions reflect growing concerns over data protection practices in the franchise sector. 2 sources 53

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