ancillary

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"The movie has strong ancillary business, merchandising, and theme park potential, and it's going to be very profitable."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“These industry shifts have directly reduced box office revenues and related ancillary revenues, including food and beverage sales,” the company stated in its bankruptcy filing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

And it is lucrative: add-on fees, or "ancillary revenue", brings in billions for these airlines every year.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Of this, 1.11 billion euros was ancillary revenue, which covers services such as baggage fees and food on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

He deputes the ancillary offices where he sees fit, although there is a well-defined tendency for them to be hereditary.

From Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance by Spier, Leslie