profit centre

British

noun

a unit or department of a company that is responsible for its costs and its profits

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The actor, 61, opened the Teatro del Soho theatre in Malaga two years ago to serve as a non profit centre for the production, training and promotion of performing arts.

From Reuters • Nov. 11, 2021

By contrast, Apple Capital does not make loans, and is not meant to be a profit centre in its own right.

From Economist • Oct. 26, 2017

Treasury should take active positions in money markets, and become another profit centre.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2015

Though not a profit centre in its own right, the simulator builds loyalty with the end users and it saves their employers money, thus keeping them happy as well, Mr Barbier says.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2011

Doing so should be seen as a profit centre and not loss of sales.

From The Guardian • Jan. 7, 2011

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