The stores newly joining the CBA network may only be connected directly to one of the regional centres. These stores willing to enter the network must comply with CBA's expectations, furthermore their location, internal and external appearance must be also appropriate. The growth of the number of stores is dynamic. Weekly 5-6 new stores are joining the network. Examining CBA stores according to their business floor space, the picture is mixed. Most of the stores are middle sized (200-400 m2) but there are more and more stores opening with more than 1000 m2 business floor space.

Stores of CBA owners They have full rights and obligations within the CBA network. They are independent owners who use the CBA logo consistently. The sizes of these stores, the internal appearence and the product range are different. The opening hours respont to the local customers' needs.

Joined stores Stores which are connected to the regional centres. The owners of these stores does not belong to the owners of CBA kereskedelmi Kft. They have to comply with the conditions and obligations of CBA. The joined stores are also entitled of course to all benefits of the purchasing options which are provided them by the central contracts.

Stores of "CÉL" market chain CBA established the "CÉL" (meaning GOAL) market chain in 2001. These units are small in size which do not comply with the necessary requirements and conditions to join the CBA network but they would like to live with the favourable purchasing opportunities as well. CBA secures these stores a unique logo, (differing from the CBA logo) marketing support and provides professional assistance for them. The memebers of "CÉL" are independent trade units. They are not obliged to pay entry fee. The popularity of this type of market chain can be seen in the number of its stores. There are more than 1700 stores nationwide.