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Pub chain
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<p>A pub chain is a group of <a href="/facts/Pub/1vDaSw0H">pubs</a> or bars operating under a unified brand image. Pubs within a chain are <a href="/facts/Tied_house/VWlFNdg9">tied houses</a> and can, generally, only sell products which the chain owner sanctions. Pubs in a chain normally display their chain branding prominently and may also feature shared aspects, such as menus and staff uniforms. </p><p>Pub chains can exist as a stand-alone operation, often called a <i>pubco</i>, or can be a division of a larger company, such as a brewery. </p>