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Crack Shack warns of possible data breach

Malware linked to one unit of the fast-casual restaurant in Encinitas, Calif.

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

January 21, 2020

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The Crack Shack Enterprises LLC restaurant in Encinitas, Calif., may have suffered a data breach between Aug. 19 and Sept. 23, the company has warned.

The San Diego, Calif.-based fast-casual brand said malware on a server may have accessed payment card information at the location, including customers’ names, card numbers, expirations dates and card verification codes.

The company said it was alerted to unusual activity relating to payment cards that may have been used at that location and immediately began an investigation.

“Through this investigation, it was discovered that payment card information may have been accessed as a result of the installation of malware on a server used to process payment card data at the Encinitas location,” the company said. It issued the warning publicly on Jan. 17.

Crack Shack said it removed the affected server from its network and “deployed tools to monitor its network for suspicious activity.”

The company has established a dedicated assistance line for individuals seeking information regarding this incident. Customers can call 1-833-719-0131 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST.

More information is available at the Crack Shack website.

Crack Shack, which was named a Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concept in 2019, has six units in California and Nevada.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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