Chain Leader (ISSN 1528-4999) was a trade publication and web site owned by Reed Business Information serving the information needs of owners and operators of full, fast-casual, and quick service chain restaurants. The editor-in-chief was ; the editorial offices were located in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA. Established in 1997, Chain Leader was published monthly. Common topics included menu development, expansion, operations and branding. As of December 2006, total BPA audited circulation was 16,149 subscribers.