Answer:

chains

Answer	Crossword Clue
CHAINS	Shackles
CHAINS	Metal shackles
CHAINS	Fast food franchises, e.g.

CHAINS	Parts of leg irons
CHAINS	Bondage
CHAINS	Fetters.
CHAINS	Networks.
CHAINS	Bondage.
CHAINS	Fetters
CHAINS	Wal-Mart and Walgreens
CHAINS	McDonald's and Burger King

CHAINS	Wal-Mart and theater groups, e.g.
CHAINS	Store groups
CHAINS	Theater groups
CHAINS	Many major retailers
CHAINS	Poor-weather driving aid