Ep 38 - Whole Business Securitization (WBS) Market Trends and Predictions for 2023

Xilun Chen, managing director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), joins host Patrick Dolanto discuss predictions for 2023 for the whole business securitization (WBS) market. We talk about the restaurant industry, which makes up a large portion of WBS issuers, and how it has adapted to the post-COVID environment. We also explore the impact of the current inflationary environment on franchisees and the key considerations and trends KBRA is focusing on.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.