Sarku Japan Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers

Sarasota US Topco Inc., which does business as Sarku Japan, disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive consumer information.

Sarku Japan is a Japanese quick-service restaurant chain. The chain operates more than 240 stores across the country, with a presence in more than 200 food courts located in high-profile shopping malls, as well as standalone restaurant locations.

The breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General on Oct. 28, 2026, which identified 687 Texas residents as affected.

The data breach at Sarku Japan resulted in the exposure of several categories of sensitive consumer information including names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, government-issued identification numbers (such as passports and state ID cards), financial information (such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers) and other data.

Sarku Japan's response to the breach

Sarku Japan is notifying affected consumers of the data breach by U.S. Mail. Individuals who may have been impacted by the breach should watch for a notification letter from the company in their mailbox.

Individuals who have questions or concerns after reading their letter should look for any contact information the company has provided in the notification.