''Chain Leader'' () was a trade publication and web site owned by

Reed Business Information RELX plc (pronounced "Rel-ex") is a British multinational information and analytics company headquartered in London, England. Its businesses provide scientific, technical and medical information and analytics; legal information and analytics; ...

serving the information needs of owners and operators of full, fast-casual, and quick service chain restaurants. The editor-in-chief was Mary Boltz Chapman; the editorial offices were located in

Oak Brook, Illinois Oak Brook is a village mostly in DuPage County with a small portion in Cook County in Illinois. Per the 2020 census, the population was 8,163. This suburb of Chicago has the headquarters of several companies and organizations including Ace Ha ...

, USA. Established in 1997, ''Chain Leader'' was published monthly. Common topics included menu development, expansion, operations and branding. In October, ''Chain Leader'' hosted an event called ''Chain Leader LIVE'', where successful restaurant chains provide other attendees with their business insights and strategies. As of December 2006, total BPA audited circulation was 16,149 subscribers.

References

BPA Worldwide

External links

Chain Leader website
Business magazines published in the United States Defunct magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1997 Magazines disestablished in 2010 Magazines published in Illinois Professional and trade magazines {{restaurant-stub