Which statement about wholesaler$-$sponsored chains is most accurate?

Multiple Choice

All stores are independently owned but cooperate as a unified system of stores.

All stores act independently except for an agreement to share the costs associated with distribution.

All stores share profits and losses according to a contractual arrangement.

All stores are owned by a single wholesaler but operate under separate management.Which statement about wholesaler$-$sponsored chains is most accurate?

Multiple Choice

All stores are independently owned but cooperate as a unified system of stores.

All stores act independently except for an agreement to share the costs associated with distribution.

All stores share profits and losses according to a contractual arrangement.

All stores are owned by a single wholesaler but operate under separate management.