The COVID$-19$ pandemic affected companies in the food industry in unique ways, particularly during $2020.$ Ruth's Hospitality Group

$($Ticker: RUTH$)$ develops and operates fine dining restaurants under the trade name Ruth's Chris Steak. Sprouts Farmers Market

$($Ticker: SFM$)$ offers a healthy grocery store experience. Wendy's Company $($Ticker: WEN$)$ is primarily engaged in the business of

operating, developing and franchising a system of distinctive quick$-$service restaurants. In answering the following questions, consider

the impact that the COVID$-19$ pandemic would have on each company's business model.

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