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I see nothing in the words "repeatable" or "scalable" that has to mean "rapid". To me a repeatable and scalable business model means one that can grow, and that isn't a one-time opportunity.

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I guess the word rapid is ambiguous. Most chain restaurants have repeatable and scalable business models and as such count as startups, even if it takes ages for them to reach multinational status. However they're still rapid growth relative to the vast majority of fine dining restaurants that are unusual if they have more than one location. The repeatability and the scalability make them rapid growth because it's the assembly line approach to expanding the business.

What is an example of a repeatable and scalable business that is not rapid growth, relative to other businesses in the industry?

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