Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC
- Reported to
- Maryland Attorney General
- Filed
- February 25, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
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.
See every breach reported in Maryland or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC incident: what to do and your options
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do I need a Zullas LC dba Cafe Zupas LC data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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