Newk's Holding Company, LLC Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
A recent cyber-incident at Newk's Holding Company, LLC (“Newk’s”) allowed unauthorized actors to access certain company systems between January 19 and January 26, 2025. Impacted individuals are now receiving mailed notices dated October 28, 2025. If you received a letter, you may be entitled to compensation and complimentary identity-protection services—review your legal options below.
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF) Download MA Attorney General Notice (PDF)Key Takeaways
- Breach window: January 19 – January 26, 2025
- Discovery & review completed: August 27, 2025
- Notification sent: October 28, 2025
- Data involved: First and last name; Massachusetts notice lists Social Security numbers; Texas notice lists driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial account or credit/debit card numbers, and certain health and medical information
- Massachusetts residents notified: 2
- Texas residents notified: 432
- Free services: Credit monitoring & identity protection
What Happened
Newk’s experienced a network disruption that limited access to certain internal systems. Third-party cybersecurity specialists were engaged to investigate. Findings confirmed that specific data stored on those systems was accessed or acquired without authorization during the week-long window in January 2025.
Information Exposed
The company’s review indicates that the following personal information could be affected:
- First and last name
- Social Security numbers (Massachusetts residents)
- Driver’s license numbers (Texas residents)
- Financial information, including account and credit/debit card numbers (Texas residents)
- Health insurance and medical information (Texas residents)
- Additional data elements referenced in the notice (not detailed publicly)
Company Response
According to the official notice, Newk’s:
- Secured impacted systems immediately after discovery
- Enhanced network security to help prevent future incidents
- Is offering complimentary online credit monitoring and identity-protection services to affected individuals
What You Can Do Now
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring service—instructions and activation codes are included in the mailed letter.
- Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for unfamiliar activity.
- Report suspicious transactions to your bank or card issuer immediately.
Potential Legal Claims
If confirmed negligence contributed to the breach, affected consumers may pursue claims for:
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses (fraud losses, credit fees, etc.)
- Time spent dealing with the incident
- Future identity-theft damages
Class action investigations are underway. Completing the form on this page connects you with consumer-protection attorneys at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Newk's Holding Company, LLC data breach?
Unauthorized actors accessed Newk’s internal systems between January 19 and January 26, 2025, compromising certain customer data.
What personal information was exposed in the Newk's Holding Company, LLC breach?
At minimum, first and last names were involved. The Massachusetts notice confirms that Social Security numbers were exposed for MA residents. The Texas notice indicates that driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial account or card numbers, and certain health and medical information were also involved for TX residents.
Is Newk's providing free credit monitoring?
Yes. The company arranged complimentary credit monitoring and identity-protection services. Enrollment details are in the mailed notification.
Can I sue Newk's Holding Company, LLC for the data breach?
Possibly. Consumers who experienced financial harm or increased risk of identity theft can join the ongoing lawsuit investigation. Submit your information to learn more.
How do I sign up for the investigation?
Use the secure form on this page to see if you qualify. A data-privacy attorney will review your submission and explain next steps.
Company Overview
- Website: newks.com
- Headquarters: 2680 Crane Ridge Drive, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- Industry: Restaurants
- Year Founded: 2004
- Parent Entity: FSC Franchise Co.
- Employees: Approximately 5,000 full/part-time (including franchises)
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