Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation. The breach occurred on June 9th, 2025 and was discovered on June 26th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation
Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation, doing business as Fiesta Auto Insurance Center, is a franchise-based provider of auto insurance and tax preparation services focused on serving Hispanic and Latino communities. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company operates over 255 franchise locations across states including California, Texas, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio, and Tennessee. Franchisees sell personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, renters, and commercial insurance, and also offer retail tax return preparation and electronic filing services. In February 2026, Fiesta Insurance acquired Pronto Insurance through a buyout transaction.
What Happened?
Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record ID BR-0005174), published on July 14th, 2026. The filing reports a single-day breach event on June 9th, 2025, affecting a total of 160,151 individuals nationwide. The compromised information includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial information such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers. Consumers were notified by U.S. Mail and through a posting on the company website or a dedicated breach website. The Texas Attorney General filing does not identify an attack vector, ransomware group, or threat actor.
One detail stands out: the breach occurred on June 9th, 2025, but was not discovered until June 26th, 2026—a gap of approximately 12.5 months. That extended detection delay may be a significant point of concern for affected individuals and could be relevant to any legal evaluation of the incident. No class action lawsuits or other public litigation connected to this breach have been reported as of July 14th, 2026, and no prior data breaches involving Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation were found in available records.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation (d/b/a Fiesta Auto Insurance Center)
- Industry: Insurance Services and Tax Preparation
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Incident type: Unauthorized access or acquisition of personal information
- Date of breach: June 9th, 2025
- Date breach discovered: June 26th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 14th, 2026 (date reported to Texas AG)
- Total persons affected: 160,151
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report (BR-0005174); Franchise Payback – Fiesta Insurance; Fiesta Insurance Franchise Site; PitchBook – Fiesta Insurance
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation, act promptly given the sensitive nature of the data involved. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with all three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com, where you can access free reports from each bureau. Monitor your bank and credit card statements closely for unauthorized transactions. If identity theft has already occurred or you want guidance on next steps, visit IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan. Given the approximately 12.5-month gap between when this breach occurred and when it was discovered, it is especially important to review your financial accounts and credit history for any activity dating back to mid-2025.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
