Apple American Group Data Breach: Financial and Health Information Exposed

Apple American Group LLC and Apple American Group II LLC, operators of the largest Applebee's franchise in the United States, disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive consumer information.

The breach was first reported to the Vermont Attorney General on Aug. 18, 2026, with 2,992 Vermont residents identified as affected.

At this time, the dates during which the breach occurred, when it was first discovered and how long the exposure lasted have not been publicly disclosed.

Both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) were compromised as a result of the breach, including Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, financial account codes, credit and debit account information, health records and biometric information.

Apple American Group's response to the breach

At the time of this report, details about the response from Apple American Group LLC and Apple American Group II LLC were limited in the available public filings. The company's investigation steps, whether outside cybersecurity experts have been engaged and whether law enforcement has been contacted have not been publicly disclosed.

Individuals who believe they may have been impacted should contact the company directly for more information on the incident. Additionally, individuals should remain vigilant, monitoring their accounts for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.