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Proven format
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Definition
A proven format is a branch format in which at least three comparable units have held contribution within the planned range for two consecutive quarters. Only a proven format receives expansion capital; until then it stays in the experimentation envelope on pilot budgets, because scaling an unpredictable unit multiplies variance, not profit.
In plain words
A branch model that has proven itself in at least three branches, so it now deserves expansion money.
Also searched as
- proven unit
- proven concept
- format proof
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Canonical thresholds
| Threshold | Verdict |
|---|---|
| ≥ 3 comparable units within the planned contribution range for 2 consecutive quarters | Eligible for expansion capital; until then, pilot budgets from the experimentation envelope |
Source: Doctrine §4 · Principle 4 — Capital follows predictability · Playbook · Terms used
| Threshold | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Reference cohort's actual payback | Within 30 months |
| Existing branches at peak | At or above 80% utilization |
| Founder | Reference units ran a full quarter without him in daily operations |
Where it is used
In the Doctrine and the Playbook
Related terms
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How to cite this definition
Alhajj, S. (2026). “Proven format”. In The Revenue Engineering Lexicon, version 1.0. Riyadh. https://seiflden.com/lexicon/proven-format/