Lidia has worked for Coffee-Coffee for many years progressing from barista to store manager. She likes her job because she has the opportunity to meet and train new employees, oversee store operations, and meet and talk to members of the public. At a recent regional meeting, the store managers were informed that Coffee-Coffee was adding five new outlets in the region. Lidia and the other managers discussed how this would impact the business at their locations, and were informed that the expansion was viewed by the company as a benefit because it provided more power in dealing with manufacturers and suppliers of cups, coffee makers, and other merchandise and food that is sold in the stores. What type of business is Coffee-Coffee?
A. Discount storeB. Department storeC. Independent retailerD. Chain retailer

Chain retailer is a chain store where there are various stores in different geographical locations all sharing a standard system of operation, brand and central management. They are a group of stores in different areas offering similar or thesame product and services, all under the control of a central head office. In this case, Coffee-Coffee is a chain store with many outlet which have one central management responsible for making all the key decisions.