Published
March 25, 2026
Updated
June 26, 2026
The Krispy Kreme data breach settlement offered $75 with no proof or up to $3,500 for documented losses, plus free credit monitoring — but the June 22, 2026 claim deadline has passed and the settlement is now closed.
Status
Settlement Closed
Claim Deadline
June 22, 2026 (passed)
Estimated Payout
$75 cash — or up to $3,500
$75 needed no proof · $3,500 required documented losses
Proof Required
Yes
Class Member ID from the breach notice was required to file; documented losses required for the $3,500 tier
What Was This Settlement About?
On November 29, 2024, Krispy Kreme discovered that hackers had gained unauthorized access to its systems and obtained the personal information of an unknown number of people. The exposed data includes some combination of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account access information. If you received a breach notification from Krispy Kreme, your data was likely compromised.A class action lawsuit was filed, and Krispy Kreme agreed to pay $1,616,760 into a settlement fund. Krispy Kreme denied any wrongdoing or liability, and the court did not make any determination that Krispy Kreme violated the law. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation. Important: the claim deadline of June 22, 2026 has passed, so this settlement is now closed and no new claims can be filed.
Who Qualified?
You qualified if you are a living individual residing in the United States who was sent a notice from Krispy Kreme indicating that your personal information may have been impacted in the data breach discovered on November 29, 2024.If you received a postcard, letter, or email from Krispy Kreme about this breach, you were a class member. The official settlement website was KrispyKremeDataSettlement.com.
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How Much Could You Get?
Class members had two options for cash payments and could choose one or the other, not both.Option A — Documented Losses (up to $3,500): Those who experienced fraud, identity theft, or other out-of-pocket losses as a result of the breach could submit a claim with documentation (bank statements, receipts, phone records, correspondence, etc.) for reimbursement of up to $3,500 per person. Personal declarations alone did not count as documentation, but could be included to support other evidence. Expenses already covered by another source — including any credit monitoring offered by Krispy Kreme in the original breach notification — were not reimbursed.
Option B — No-Proof Cash Payment ($75 estimated): Those without documented losses, or who preferred not to submit documentation, could claim an estimated $75 cash payment with no proof required. This amount could increase or decrease depending on how many people filed claims.
If a class member submitted a claim for Option A but failed to provide adequate documentation, the claim was processed as Option B ($75 no-proof payment).
Free Credit Monitoring for Everyone
All settlement class members were entitled to one year of free credit monitoring regardless of whether they filed a claim form. The activation code was included on the postcard notice. The credit monitoring activates once the settlement receives final court approval.What Personal Information Was Exposed?
The breach exposed some combination of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account access information. Not every affected person had the same types of data exposed. The specific data involved in your case should be described in the breach notification you received from Krispy Kreme.The exposure of Social Security numbers and financial account information is particularly serious because it creates a risk of identity theft, fraudulent account openings, and financial fraud that can persist for years after the initial breach. Even though this settlement is closed, it remains wise to monitor your credit and watch for suspicious activity.
Key Dates
Claim Deadline: June 22, 2026 (passed)Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: June 6, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: July 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, before Hon. Max O. Cogburn, Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Krispy Kreme data breach settlement still open?
No. The claim deadline was June 22, 2026 and the settlement is now closed, so no new claims can be filed. The opt-out and objection deadline was June 6, 2026 and the final approval hearing was set for July 6, 2026.
How much could I get from the Krispy Kreme data breach settlement?
You could choose Option A — up to $3,500 for documented fraud or identity-theft losses, with proof — or Option B — an estimated $75 cash with no proof. All class members were also entitled to one year of free credit monitoring. The claim deadline has now passed.
Who qualified for the Krispy Kreme data breach settlement?
Any living U.S. resident who was sent a notice from Krispy Kreme indicating their personal information may have been impacted in the data breach discovered on November 29, 2024.
What personal information was exposed in the Krispy Kreme data breach?
Some combination of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account access information. Not all class members had the same types of data exposed; your breach notice describes what applied to you.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
- Official Settlement Website — KrispyKremeDataSettlement.com
- In Re: Krispy Kreme Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 3:25-cv-00434, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
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Settlement Amount
$1,616,760
Case Title
In Re: Krispy Kreme Data Breach Litigation
Case Number
3:25-cv-00434
Court
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Final Approval Hearing
July 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Charles R. Jonas Federal Building, 401 W. Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Status
Closed — claim deadline June 22, 2026 has passed
Official Website
Krispy Kreme Data Settlement.com
