Organic Growth
Growth through internal development, not acquisition.
Formula
Organic Growth Rate = ((Current Year Revenue − Prior Year Revenue) / Prior Year Revenue) × 100
Real World
Greggs grew organically by opening hundreds of new UK branches each year, reinvesting profits to expand its estate from around 1,600 to over 2,400 shops without acquiring another food chain.
Exam Focus
Compare organic vs inorganic growth by weighing speed against control — examiners reward balanced analysis of trade-offs.
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