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KFC Japan May Close Restaurants After Cyberattack Disrupts Logistics Provider

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KFC Japan faces potential restaurant closures due to supply chain disruptions caused by a cyberattack on its logistics provider, Nichirei.
  • The fast-food chain has suspended app orders and deliveries, impacting shipments of key ingredients like chicken.
  • The timeline for restoring normal operations remains unclear as Nichirei works to resolve its system failures.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Japan is warning of potential temporary restaurant closures as a cyberattack cripples its logistics provider, Nichirei. The fast-food giant announced on July 14 that the disruption could force it to limit menu items, shorten operating hours, or shut down some locations.

KFC Japan has already halted all orders through its official app and suspended deliveries, including those from third-party services. The critical issue stems from system failures at Nichirei, which is responsible for distributing key ingredients, most notably chicken, to KFC Japan's outlets.

Nichirei disclosed on July 13 that a cyberattack had severely impacted its logistics systems, affecting the shipment of various products, including frozen foods. The full extent of the damage and the timeline for Nichirei to restore its operations and, consequently, KFC Japan's supply chain, remain uncertain.

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