6,000 Chain Stores in Iran

There are 6,000 chain stores across Iran, says an official with Iran Consumer and Producer Protection Organization. 
“These multiple retail shops, which operate under one brand name, sell many different types of merchandise, including food, clothing and electronics,” Akbar Taqavi-Shavvazi was also quoted as saying by IRIB News. 
“Today, chain stores occupy a very important place in the distribution of retail goods,” he added. 
Noting that the density of retail businesses in Iran is very high, the official said, “Iran has over 3.5 million stores affiliated to Iran Chamber of Guilds, half of which are engaged in the distribution of goods. About 2.8 million of businesses in the distribution sector are licensed and 700,000-800,000 are unlicensed. In fact, there is one retail shop per 25 people in Iran.”