KFC faces possible closures after cyberattack on Japan's Nichirei

CybersecurityShares of food distribution company fall 5% as disruption widensThe KFC fried chicken chain might have to shorten operating hours at some stores or temporarily close them as it deals with disruptions to ingredient deliveries after a cyberattack on food logistics company Nichirei. (Photo by Yui Sato) Nikkei staff writersJuly 15, 2026 14:07 JSTTOKYO -- Kentucky Fried Chicken stores in Japan may face temporary closures or shorter operating hours after a cyberattack crippled the distribution network of Nichirei, the nation's largest frozen food maker, disrupting deliveries of key ingredients, including chicken.