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Table 5.

Sources for chain name lists

Business type	Source	Years
Supermarkets/grocery stores	Supermarket News Top 75 Retailers and Wholesalers	2010–2014
Convenience stores	Convenience Store News Top 100 Convenience Store Companies	2013
Pharmacies	Chain Drug Review Top 50 Chains (pharmacy dollar value and pharmacy count)	2013
General merchandise stores	Expert opinion	N/A
Limited service restaurants	National Restaurant News Top 200 (quick service and fast casual)	2007–2013
Limited service restaurants	Quick Service Restaurant Top 50	2007–2013