Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Chick-fil-A, Inc. The breach was discovered on July 13th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is one of the largest fast food restaurant chains in the United States, specializing in chicken sandwiches and related items. The company operates more than 3,000 locations nationwide and is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This incident is notable because the exposed information includes financial account and payment card data, which can expose affected individuals to fraud and unauthorized charges.
What Happened?
Chick-fil-A, Inc. was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005189), published on July 21st, 2026. The company discovered the breach on July 13th, 2026. A total of 13,322 individuals were affected. The compromised information included names, addresses, and financial information such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers. Chick-fil-A notified affected consumers by email.
No public news reporting, ransomware group claims, or details about the attack method have been identified for this specific incident. It appears to be a separate and distinct event from Chick-fil-A’s previously reported security incidents.
This is not the first time Chick-fil-A has experienced a data security incident. In 2014, a potential payment card breach was reported across several states. More recently, a credential stuffing attack between December 18th, 2022 and February 12th, 2023 compromised more than 71,000 Chick-fil-A One customer accounts, exposing names, email addresses, membership numbers, QR codes, masked payment card numbers, and stored account balances. That incident led to a class action lawsuit — Stephens et al. v. Chick-fil-A, Inc. — filed in March 2023 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The parties reached a settlement in principle in October 2023, though as of mid-2026 the terms remain under review and the case is still active. No litigation has been publicly reported in connection with this new July 2026 incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Industry: Fast food restaurant chain (Retail / Quick-service restaurant)
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30349
- Incident type: Data breach (type of attack not publicly identified)
- Date breach discovered: July 13th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 21st, 2026
- Total persons affected: 13,322
- Prior breach: Yes — 2014 potential payment card breach; 2022–2023 credential stuffing attack affecting 71,000+ accounts
- Litigation status: Class action (Stephens et al. v. Chick-fil-A, Inc., N.D. Ga.) related to the 2022–2023 breach; settlement in principle reached October 2023, terms still under review as of mid-2026. No litigation reported for this July 2026 incident.
- Source: Texas Attorney General data security breach report BR-0005189 (https://oag.my.site.com/datasecuritybreachreport/apex/DataSecurityReportsPage#BR-0005189); Bleeping Computer — prior breach (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chick-fil-a-confirms-accounts-hacked-in-months-long-automated-attack/); Top Class Actions — litigation (https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/data-breach/chick-fil-a-agrees-to-settlement-to-resolve-data-breach-class-action/)
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification from Chick-fil-A about this breach, act promptly to protect yourself. Because financial account and payment card information was involved, monitor your bank and credit card statements closely for any unauthorized charges and report suspicious activity to your financial institution immediately. You can also place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to make it harder for someone to open new accounts in your name. Request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com to check for any accounts or inquiries you do not recognize. If you need help recovering from identity theft, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance.
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.
