$5,000 up for grabs: Key deadline nears in $2.45 million Panda Express settlement claim - act before it's gone

Panda Express $5,000 settlement claim 2026: Time is running out for Americans eligible to claim a share of a $2.45 million settlement from Panda Restaurant Group.

Who Qualifies for the Panda Express Data Breach Payout

Those affected by a 2023 data breach can receive an automatic $5,000 payment, but only if they act before the April 10 deadline, as per a report

March 23: Last Chance to Opt Out of the Settlement

Class members have just two days to opt out of the suit, with the last date for exclusion or objection set for March 23, as per The Sun report.

Which Panda Brands Are Included in the Settlement

The settlement comes after Panda Express, along with its other brands including Panda Inn, Hibachi San, Uncle Tetsu, Yakiya, Great Panda, and select Whataburger locations, agreed to resolve claims regarding a breach that may have exposed personal information such as full names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.

Panda Express Settlement: No Admission of Wrongdoing

While Panda Restaurant Group has not admitted any wrongdoing, it opted to settle to avoid further legal action. Those who can provide documentation, like receipts or bank statements, may be eligible for up to $5,000 in compensation to cover losses such as credit monitoring costs and other fees related to the breach, as per The Sun report.

How to Claim Your $5,000 Compensation

Class members who do not submit documented claims can still receive a cash payment of approximately $100. California claimants may be eligible for an additional $125. All claimants will also receive two years of three-bureau credit monitoring services.

To make a claim, members can submit an online form or mail a PDF to:
PRG Breach Settlement c/o A.B. Data Ltd., P.O. Box 173073, Milwaukee, WI 53217.

FAQs

Who is eligible for the Panda Express settlement?
Anyone in the US whose personal information may have been exposed in the 2023 data breach.

Which Panda brands are included in the settlement?
Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi San, Uncle Tetsu, Yakiya, Great Panda, and select Whataburger locations.