Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Apple American Group LLC and Apple American Group II, LLC. The breach occurred on April 8th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Apple American Group LLC and Apple American Group II, LLC
Apple American Group LLC is the largest Applebee’s franchisee in the United States, operating more than 440 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants across 23 states. Headquartered in Independence, Ohio, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, and employs more than 21,000 people. Because this breach involved employee information rather than customer data, current and former workers are the population most likely to be affected.
What Happened?
Apple American Group LLC and Apple American Group II, LLC was listed in a California Attorney General sample breach notice filed on August 18th, 2026. According to the notice, an unknown actor accessed certain company servers between April 8th, 2026 and April 9th, 2026, and accessed or acquired files during that window. The company detected suspicious network activity on April 9th, 2026 and promptly launched an investigation. The notice confirms that the affected information relates to data individuals provided during the course of their employment, making this an employee data breach rather than a customer or guest incident. The specific data types were redacted from the public version of the notice. Apple American Group is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection through CyberScout, a TransUnion company. No ransomware group or threat actor has been publicly linked to this incident, and no litigation has been reported as of the time of this writing.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Apple American Group LLC and Apple American Group II, LLC
- Industry: Restaurants / Casual Dining / Franchise Operations
- Location: Independence, Ohio
- Incident type: Unauthorized access to company servers
- Date of breach: April 8th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: April 9th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: August 18th, 2026
- Identity theft protection offered: 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection through CyberScout (a TransUnion company)
- Source: California Attorney General sample breach notice (sb24-628449); supplemental research: linkedin.com; en.wikipedia.org
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Apple American Group LLC or Apple American Group II, LLC, enroll in the complimentary 12-month credit monitoring and identity theft protection offered through CyberScout as soon as possible. You should also consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, which can help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for unfamiliar activity by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com, where you are entitled to a free report from each bureau annually. Monitor your financial accounts closely for suspicious transactions, and if you believe your information has been misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.
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.
