chain store

Definitions

One of a series of retail stores owned and operated by a single company, sharing a brand, central management, and standardized business practices.

A retail organization consisting of multiple outlets that sell similar merchandise under a common name.

Examples

The local bookstore struggled to compete with the prices offered by the large national chain store.

She managed to find the same brand of coffee at a chain store in every city she visited.

Synonyms

retail chain franchise multiple store corporate retail outlet

Antonyms

independent store mom and pop shop local business sole proprietorship