This is the 3351st most frequent Dutch word.
keten
Chain.
Here, 'keten' is used metaphorically to describe a sequence of interconnected events.
De keten van gebeurtenissen leidde tot succes.
The chain of events led to success.
In this usage, 'keten' refers to a physical chain used for tying or restraining.
Hij brak de keten waarmee de hond was vastgebonden.
He broke the chain that was restraining the dog.
'Keten' here signifies a series of establishments or operations under the same brand or management.