Published
March 25, 2026
Updated
September 16, 2026
Krispy Kreme class members who filed a claim in the company's data breach settlement began reporting payments on September 15, 2026, with reported amounts landing near $70 rather than the $75 the notice estimated. Claims closed June 22, 2026 and the court entered its final approval order on July 30, 2026.
Status
Payments in Progress
class members began reporting payments September 15, 2026
Claim Deadline
June 22, 2026 (passed)
Final Approval
July 30, 2026
order entered · approved from the bench at the July 6, 2026 hearing
Reported Payout
About $70
$75 was an estimate · one report of $69.80 · the $3,500 tier 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
Current Status — Payments Are Going Out
Claims are closed and payments have started. Class members began reporting Krispy Kreme settlement payments on September 15, 2026, arriving electronically rather than as paper checks, with one reported payment of $69.80 against the $75 the notice estimated for the no-documentation cash option. The court approved the settlement from the bench at the July 6, 2026 final approval hearing and entered its written order on July 30, 2026. The claim deadline was June 22, 2026 and cannot be reopened, so only class members who filed by that date are being paid. Full detail on the payments, and why the amount came in under the estimate, is in our report on the Krispy Kreme settlement payments going out.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. The minute entry for that hearing records that the settlement was approved by the court.
Final Approval Order Entered: July 30, 2026
Payments First Reported: September 15, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Krispy Kreme data breach settlement still open?
No. The claim deadline was June 22, 2026 and the settlement is closed to new claims. The court approved the settlement at the July 6, 2026 hearing and entered its final approval order on July 30, 2026, and class members who filed valid claims began reporting payments on September 15, 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 Security 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 Security Litigation
Case Number
3:25-cv-00434
Court
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Final Approval
July 30, 2026
Order entered by Hon. Max O. Cogburn, Jr. · approved from the bench at the July 6, 2026 hearing
Administrator
Epiq
Status
Payments in progress — claim deadline June 22, 2026 has passed
Official Website
Krispy Kreme Data Settlement
