Lidia has worked for Coffee$-$Coffee for many years progressing from barista to store manager. She likes her job because she has the opportunity to meet and train new employees, oversee store operations, and meet and talk to members of the public. At a recent regional meeting, the store managers were informed that Coffee$-$Coffee was adding five new outlets in the region. Lidia and the other managers discussed how this would affect the business at their locations, and were informed that the expansion was viewed by the company as a benefit because it provided more power in dealing with manufacturers and suppliers of cups, coffee makers, and other merchandise and food that is sold in the stores. What type of business is Coffee$-$Coffee? a$.$ Discount storeb. Independent retailerc. Chain retailerd. Department store