Despite inflation and the constant and ever-changing threat of an economic downturn (a few weeks ago it was bank failures, this week it’s rising gas prices), restaurant chains including Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG), Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) and Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) continue to outperform. While not immune to challenges, including labor shortages and food-price inflation, these restaurant chains are managing through the seemingly never-ending series of crises. Yum Brands, whose restaurants include KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill, also has a “moderate buy” rating.