A type of business that has more than one location with the same name under the same ownership is a:

• A. Chain
• B. Franchise
• C. Corporation
• D. Cooperative

Answer: (A)

A chain is a business that has multiple locations sharing the same name under one ownership. That setup allows centralized control and consistent branding, menus, service standards, and marketing across all sites, so guests can expect the same experience wherever they go.

A franchise uses the brand too, but the locations are run by independent owners who license the brand and system rather than being directly owned by a single company. A corporation is a legal structure that can own multiple businesses, but the defining feature here is the shared ownership across locations, which is most clearly described by a chain. A cooperative is owned and governed by its members, who share in profits and decision-making, which isn’t about maintaining a uniform brand across many locations under one owner.