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Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach investigation
- Filed
- February 25, 2025
- Regulator
- Maryland AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC reported the incident to the Maryland Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Zullas LC, doing business as Cafe Zupas, is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in soups, salads, and sandwiches. As a retail and food service entity, the company typically collects and stores customer information related to online ordering, loyalty program participation, and payment processing. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General, confirming that certain personal information in their possession was accessed by an unauthorized party. If you received a data breach notification letter from the company, it indicates that your personal data was likely involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the event and the steps the company is taking to address the security compromise.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Maryland.
Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach questions
- Is the Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC in the mail matches the breach Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC reported to the Maryland Attorney General on February 25, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Is there a Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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