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2007 NAICS Definition

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, Grill Buffets, and Buffets;
• 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.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Carryout restaurants
• Delicatessen restaurants
• Drive-in restaurants
• Family restaurants, limited-service
• Fast-food restaurants
• Pizza delivery shops
• Pizza parlors, limited-service
• Pizzerias, limited-service (e.g., take-out)
• Restaurants, carryout
• Restaurants, fast food
• Sandwich shops, limited-service
• Steak houses, limited-service
• Take out eating places