KBRA has preliminarily rated two classes of notes from Zaxby’s Funding LLC, Series 2024-1 (Zaxby’s 2024-1 or Series 2024-1 Notes), a whole business securitization (WBS). These ratings are part of our assessment alongside the issuance of Series 2024-1, and we anticipate affirming the ratings on the Issuer’s existing Series 2021-1 Class A-1-VFN, A-1-LR, and A-2 Notes (collectively referred to as the Existing Notes, along with the Series 2024-1 Notes as the Notes). Our ratings align with the results of our cash flow analysis post the inclusion of the Series 2024-1 Notes. The transaction collateral comprises existing and forthcoming domestic franchise agreements, associated royalties and fees, royalties and profits from company-operated restaurants, certain vendor rebates, rental income, other fees and income, as well as intellectual property.
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Related Publications:
- Zaxby’s Funding LLC Surveillance Report
- Zaxby’s Funding LLC Series 2021-1 New Issue Report
Methodologies:
- ABS: Whole Business Securitization (WBS) ABS Global Rating Methodology
- Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
- ESG Global Rating Methodology
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