2002 NAICS Definitions
722 Food Services and Drinking Places

722 Food Services and Drinking Places

Industries in the Food Services and Drinking Places subsector prepare meals, snacks, and beverages to customer order for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide food and drink only; while others provide various combinations of seating space, waiter/waitress services and incidental amenities, such as limited entertainment. The industries in the subsector are grouped based on the type and level of services provided. The industry groups are full-service restaurants; limited-service eating places; special food services, such as food service contractors, caterers, and mobile food services; and drinking places.

Food services and drink activities at hotels and motels; amusement parks, theaters, casinos, country clubs, and similar recreational facilities; and civic and social organizations are included in this subsector only if these services are provided by a separate establishment primarily engaged in providing food and beverage services.

Excluded from this subsector are establishments operating dinner cruises. These establishments are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation because those establishments utilize transportation equipment to provide scenic recreational entertainment.

7221 Full-Service Restaurants

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. Establishments that provide these types of food services to patrons with any combination of other services, such as takeout services, are classified in this industry.

72211 Full-Service Restaurants

See industry description for 722110 below.

722110 Full-Service Restaurants

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e. waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food services to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carry out services, or presenting live nontheatrical entertainment.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants;
• Selling a specialty snack or nonalcoholic beverage for consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages and known as bars, taverns, or nightclubs--are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages); and
• Presenting live theatrical productions and providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises--are classified in Industry 711110, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722110	722110	5461	Bagel shops, full service
722110	722110	5812	Diners, full service
722110	722110	5461	Doughnut shops, full service
722110	722110	5812	Family restaurants, full service
722110	722110	5812	Fine dining restaurants, full service
722110	722110	5812	Full service restaurants
722110	722110	5812	Pizza parlors, full service
722110	722110	5812	Pizzerias, full service
722110	722110	5812	Restaurants, full service
722110	722110	5812	Steak houses, full service

7222 Limited-Service Eating Places

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Most establishments do not have waiter/waitress service, but some provide limited service, such as cooking to order (i.e., per special request), bringing food to seated customers, or providing off-site delivery.

72221 Limited-Service Eating Places

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating or (2) selling a specialty snack or nonalcoholic beverage for consumption on or near the premises. Food and drink may be consumed on the premises, taken out, or delivered to the customer's location. Some establishments (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) in this industry may provide these food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating in combination with providing takeout service--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants;
• Retailing confectionery goods and nuts not packaged for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 44529, Other Specialty Food Stores;
• Retailing baked goods (e.g., pretzels, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels) not baked on the premises and not for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 44529, Other Specialty Food Stores;
• Retailing baked goods (e.g., doughnuts and bagels) and providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants;
• Selling snacks and nonalcoholic beverages from mobile vehicles--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services; and
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages and known as bars, taverns, or nightclubs--are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages).

722211 Limited-Service Restaurants

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customer's location. Some establishments in this industry may provide these food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria--style serving equipment, known as cafeterias--are classified in U.S. Industry 722212, Cafeterias;
• Providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants;
• Selling a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, candy, cookies) or nonalcoholic beverages, for consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
• Retailing confectionery goods and nuts not packaged for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Stores;
• Retailing baked goods (e.g., pretzels, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels) not baked on the premises and not for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 445291, Baked Goods Stores;
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages, known as bars, taverns, or nightclubs--are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages); and
• Selling baked goods (e.g., doughnuts and bagels) and providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722211	722211	5812	Carryout restaurants
722211	722211	5812	Delicatessen restaurants
722211	722211	5812	Drive-in restaurants
722211	722211	5812	Family restaurants, limited-service
722211	722211	5812	Fast-food restaurants
722211	722211	5812	Pizza delivery shops
722211	722211	5812	Pizza parlors, limited-service
722211	722211	5812	Pizzerias, limited-service (e.g., take-out)
722211	722211	5812	Restaurants, carryout
722211	722211	5812	Restaurants, fast food
722211	722211	5812	Sandwich shops, limited-service
722211	722211	5812	Steak houses, limited-service
722211	722211	5812	Take out eating places

722212 Cafeterias

This U.S. industry comprises establishments, known as cafeterias, primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria-style serving equipment, such as steam tables, a refrigerated area, and self-service nonalcoholic beverage dispensing equipment. Patrons select from food and drink items on display in a continuous cafeteria line.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants; and
• Providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722212	722212	5812	Buffet eating places
722212	722212	5812	Cafeterias

722213 Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn or (2) serving nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique snack or nonalcoholic beverage.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Selling one or more of the following food specialties: hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken, specialty cuisines--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants or Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants, based on type of food services provided to patrons;
• Preparing and serving snacks and nonalcoholic beverages from mobile vehicles--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services;
• Retailing confectionery goods and nuts not packaged for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Stores;
• Retailing baked goods (e.g., pretzels, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels) not baked on the premises and not for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 445291, Baked Goods Stores; and
• Retailing baked goods (e.g., doughnuts and bagels) and providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722213	722213	5461	Bagel shops, on premise baking and carryout service
722213	722213	5812	Beverage (e.g., coffee, juice, soft drink) bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
722213	722213	5812	Canteens, fixed location
722213	722213	5812	Coffee shops, on premise brewing
722213	722213	5812	Confectionery snack shops, made on premises with carryout services
722213	722213	5461	Cookie shops, on premise baking and carryout service
722213	722213	5461	Doughnut shops, on premise baking and carryout service
722213	722213	5812	Fixed location refreshment stands
722213	722213	5812	Frozen custard stands, fixed location
722213	722213	5812	Ice cream parlors
722213	722213	5461	Pretzel shops, on premise baking and carryout service
722213	722213	5461	Snack bars (e.g., cookies, popcorn, pretzels), fixed location
722213	722213	5812	Soft drink beverage bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location

7223 Special Food Services

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at one or more of the following: (1) the customer's location; (2) a location designated by the customer; or (3) from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts.

72231 Food Service Contractors

See industry description for 722310 below.

722310 Food Service Contractors

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these type of organizations for a specified period of time. The establishments of this industry provide food services for the convenience of the contracting organization or the contracting organization's customers. The contractual arrangement of these establishments with contracting organizations may vary from type of facility operated (e.g., cafeteria, restaurant, fast-food eating place), revenue sharing, cost structure, to providing personnel. Management staff is always provided by the food service contractors.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing food services on a single-event basis--are classified in Industry 722320, Caterers; and
• Supplying and servicing food vending machines--are classified in Industry 454210, Vending Machine Operators.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722310	722310	5812	Airline food services contractors
722310	722310	5812	Cafeteria food services contractors (e.g., government office cafeterias, hospital
722310	722310	5812	Food concession contractors (e.g., convention facilities, entertainment facilitie
722310	722310	5812	Food service contractors, airline
722310	722310	5812	Food service contractors, cafeteria
722310	722310	5812	Food service contractors, concession operator (e.g., convention facilities, enter
722310	722310	5812	Industrial caterers (i.e., providing food services on a contractural arrangement

72232 Caterers

See industry description for 722320 below.

722320 Caterers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing single event-based food services. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and/or prepare food at an off-premise site. Banquet halls with catering staff are included in this industry. Examples of events catered by establishments in this industry are graduation parties, wedding receptions, business or retirement luncheons, and trade shows.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services;
• Providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others (e.g., airline contractors, industrial caterers) or providing food services based on contractual arrangements for a specified period of time--are classified in Industry 722310, Food Service Contractors; and
• Renting out facilities without providing catering staff--are classified in Industry 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses).

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722320	722320	5812	Banquet halls with catering staff
722320	722320	5812	Caterers
722320	722320	5812	Catering services, social

72233 Mobile Food Services

See industry description for 722330 below.

722330 Mobile Food Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts. The establishment is the central location from which the caterer route is serviced, not each vehicle or cart. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in providing food services from vehicles, such as hot dog carts, and ice cream trucks.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants;
• Selling unprepared foods, such as vegetables, melons, and nuts or fruit from carts--are classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments;
• Selling specialty snacks (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, popcorn) or nonalcoholic beverages in nonmobile facilities for consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
• Selling food specialties, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, pizza, or specialty cuisines from nonmobile facilities--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants or Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants based on type of food services provided to patrons; and
• Operating as street vendors (except food)--are classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722330	722330	5963	Beverage stands, nonalcoholic, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Canteens, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Coffee carts, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Food carts, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Food concession stands, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Ice cream truck vendors
722330	722330	5963	Lunch wagons
722330	722330	5963	Mobile food stands
722330	722330	5963	Refreshment stands, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Snack stands, mobile
722330	722330	5963	Street vendors, food

7224 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption.

72241 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

See industry description for 722410 below.

722410 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

This industry comprises establishments known as bars, taverns, nightclubs, or drinking places primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. These establishments may also provide limited food services.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages (i.e. not known as bars or taverns) and providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in Industry 722110, Full-Service Restaurants
• Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages (i.e. not known as bars or taverns) and providing food services to patrons who generally order or select items and pay before eating--are classified in Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants
• Operating a civic or social association with a bar for the association members--are classified in Industry 813410, Civic and Social Organizations;
• Retailing packaged alcoholic beverages not for immediate consumption on the premises--are classified in Industry 445310, Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores; and
• Operating discotheques or dance clubs without selling alcoholic beverages--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
722410	722410	5813	Alcoholic beverage drinking places
722410	722410	5813	Bars (i.e., drinking places), alcoholic beverage
722410	722410	5813	Cocktail lounges
722410	722410	5813	Drinking places (i.e., bars, lounges, taverns), alcoholic
722410	722410	5813	Lounges, cocktail
722410	722410	5813	Nightclubs, alcoholic beverage
722410	722410	5813	Taverns (i.e., drinking places)

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