So, it is a very small chain of command for such a large area.

Once all the small chains are worked out, it becomes possible to fit them together.

He started in the media business half a century ago with a small chain of movie theaters.

There were also a number of smaller chains, usually in and around a single city.

Open a small chain of restaurants before you've connected enough people to make your first restaurant standing room only won't work.

A small key chain hung on a nail near the door.

The smaller chains are often based in particular regions or districts.

"The only way to get ahead is to serve a lot of smaller chains where you can charge more."

She turned it slightly, then pointed to one small chain of islands.

Up to 1985 the company was a small chain with just 5 stores.